My differential is shot!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Patterson CA
My differential is shot!
The Vet went in to the shop on Wednesday because of a weird noise in the transmission and a leaky differential.
The mechanic says the differential is completly shot and needs to be completly rebuilt. I have an aftermarket warranty that will cover the repairs.
My question is should I change the gears from 3.07's to ??? Also, should I have him install a new TC while he's in there, the one I have is stock.
It's my daily driver and I spend about 120 miles on the highway everyday so I don't want to totally kill gas mileage or rev to high while cruising.
Thanks in advance for the input... :seeya
The mechanic says the differential is completly shot and needs to be completly rebuilt. I have an aftermarket warranty that will cover the repairs.
My question is should I change the gears from 3.07's to ??? Also, should I have him install a new TC while he's in there, the one I have is stock.
It's my daily driver and I spend about 120 miles on the highway everyday so I don't want to totally kill gas mileage or rev to high while cruising.
Thanks in advance for the input... :seeya
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: My differential is shot! (TreyZ28)
3.07's are generally the best gear to have for the L98's... anything higher and you'll get going quicker from a light, but the motor will be out of it's power range too quickly. For a daily driver I'd leave the 3.07's in there.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Modesto CA
Re: My differential is shot! (Springer's LT4)
Keep the 3.07's. Put in either a Yank Stealth 2600, B&M Holeshot 2400, Vigilante 2600, or the GMPP 2100 (Factory for 85 corvette's). All 3 of those are lock-up style, so your gas mileage will stay the same. I have the Y.S. 2600 with 3.07 gears...let me take you for a ride. :D you'll want the same converter. :crazy:
