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Old 11-24-2014, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by martysauto
Unless the local speed shop has a lot of experience, don't let them put gears in it. The c5 diff is different than most. You should also get fresh c6z clutches and c6z output shafts. When you put 500rwhp thru it, you'll need the sturdier parts.
Already bought a Z06 3.42 rear end with only 23k on it. Now I am lift shopping. I think I am done paying anyone else to ever do my stuff again. Unless it is the tuning. That one I will leave to someone with experience so I dont blow my engine up.
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Old 11-24-2014, 04:49 PM
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Sounds like you need a low budget Daily Driver.
If my differential ever gives up, I will not replace it with another 3.42.

I will go numerically higher so then I can cruise at 65-70 MPH in 6th gear. With the 3.42, 6th is only 1,700 RPM @ 65 MPH and requires a downshift to 5th up any grade.

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