Got the vette back together
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Got the vette back together
Well I have the diff. back together and in the car. Only problem I noticed is a slight oil leak where the weld was done on the carrier. For now, I am going to monitor it, and leave it until winter.
But I must say, this diff, is totally quiet. I drove it about 25 miles and there is no noise at all. The other 2 had richmond gears so that may have been the cause of the noise with them. This one has a new case assy. and dana 3.73 gears. The car rolls easier, ( less engine drag) but I am not sure how much it will hurt performance. Im going to the track wednesday to find out. Oh, and I went back with 1 additive and mobil 1 75-90 oil. Thanks to everyone who gave me input on getting the car back together.
But I must say, this diff, is totally quiet. I drove it about 25 miles and there is no noise at all. The other 2 had richmond gears so that may have been the cause of the noise with them. This one has a new case assy. and dana 3.73 gears. The car rolls easier, ( less engine drag) but I am not sure how much it will hurt performance. Im going to the track wednesday to find out. Oh, and I went back with 1 additive and mobil 1 75-90 oil. Thanks to everyone who gave me input on getting the car back together.
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From: Clearwater Fl
Might try a little epoxy, or JB weld on the leak to hold you over.
I cant believe the rolling resistance on these cars,,,, I was highly suprised when I got my first 94.
I assume from your post its mostly in the rear ends.
Curious to see if it makes a diff at the track.
I cant believe the rolling resistance on these cars,,,, I was highly suprised when I got my first 94.
I assume from your post its mostly in the rear ends.
Curious to see if it makes a diff at the track.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Originally Posted by obnoxus
Might try a little epoxy, or JB weld on the leak to hold you over.
I cant believe the rolling resistance on these cars,,,, I was highly suprised when I got my first 94.
I assume from your post its mostly in the rear ends.
Curious to see if it makes a diff at the track.
I cant believe the rolling resistance on these cars,,,, I was highly suprised when I got my first 94.
I assume from your post its mostly in the rear ends.
Curious to see if it makes a diff at the track.
I was thinking about jb weld or one of those brazing rods made for alumium.
The rolling resistance that I am talking about is mostly due to the engine rpms of the 4.09 vs 3.73
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Originally Posted by Fancyazz
3.73's should be only a tenth or 2 max raise in ET im guessing.
Thats about what I figure, but 1 to 2 tenths is a lot when you are setting on the 11-12 sec. line.
But eventually the supercharger addition should take care of that.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Originally Posted by SHINOBI-X
Awsome RAG,that will help going to a lower gear with your SC project.
sooooo......when you decide to go to a straight axle you can always make some $$$ and sell it to me!
sooooo......when you decide to go to a straight axle you can always make some $$$ and sell it to me!
I will try to keep you in mind. Hopefully this one will not break and it will last awhile.