Check out what I just picked up from FedEx!!!

Dynotech Engineering! Oh i wonder what could be in this 80lb box!?


Yay! A garbage bag! just what i always wanted!!!


And inside...




In that there crate is a DTE Built Stage 1 Differential with a 4.10 gear ratio. Also included are the C6Z06 and OE output shafts, warranty information and some other stuff i haven't went through yet... hehe

I also ordered a new clutch, and I'll have my installer put them in at the same time. Beginning of next week probably. Then several hundred miles of break in - and then its 'go-time!'

I'm Stoked!!! I hope 4.10s are as awesome as I think they are!! I can't wait to have 'em installed!!


Dan

 

Congrats!

 

It looks fast just sitting in the basket

 

Looks great! My 3.90s came the same way. Make sure you read and fill out the warranty information and mail or fax it back. Phil is rather strict about it

 

Hey Dan, it's good to see the shipping Gods didn't tear the thing apart during transit! Thank you for the business and enjoy!

Best Wishes,
Phil- DTE

 

 

You must feel like a little kid at Christmas.

 

Great mod, on my list one of these days

 

Nice!

 

Nice winter project-Let me know if you need a donor car

 

Curious question: C6ZO6 output shafts in a C5 rear end?? Is it possible? If so, I assume the C6ZO6 output shafts are stronger than the factory output shafts? I've never heard/seen this, so please explain.

 

 

 

It seems that much of the C6Z (LS7) drive train is usable on a LS1/LS6 drive train. LS7 Clutches for example...

Is it possible? Well i hope so, because DTE sells them with the kit and you're supposed to use them. When you upgrade the engine's mechanical advantage over the output shafts, you increase risk of breaking them, especially the left output shaft. So to help prevent this DTE includes new shafts with your Stage 1 Package. Upgrading to the C6Z shaft on the side most likely to break, and a OE shaft on the other side. So its apparent to me that the C6Z shaft is stronger... how/why i'm not sure maybe the Engineers at DTE can explain.

Here is the Details of their Stage One Package. All i know is what's on that list... hehe


* Complete disassembly and component inspection
* Extensive internal and external main case deburring
* Carrier deburring
* Pinion shaft support deburring
* Internal & external side cover deburring
* Clutch pack housing deburring
* Ring & pinion set deburring
* Cryogenically treated gear set - No other builder offers this as standard!
* Thorough case and internal component cleaning
* Improved bearing oiling system
* Timken bearings, races, seals and O-rings
* Motive Gear ring and pinion set
* Your choice of 3.15, 3.42, 3.73, 3.90 and 4.10 ratio
* Replacement clutch pack components when required
* Redline 75w/140 synthetic gear lubricant - No other builder offers this as standard!
* Blueprinted to our own engineered HP specifications and tolerances we've developed in-house
* Professional assembly and hard-kote finish for O.E. appearance
* Quiet, smooth operation
* Written 2 yr./24,000 mile warranty*

DTE Stage 1 Street Performer

* Standard HP upgrade package
* 2006 C6Z left output shaft
* O.E. right output shaft
* O.E. clutch pack
* DTE engineered pinion drive to accept the LG Motorsports Differential Cooler Kit as a bolt-on later, if chosen


Dan

 

i really should get a protective cover for my keyboard so i don't have to keep cleaning up drool.

 

We've been installing C6Z output shafts in our Stage I model differentials for over 1 year now and our website has always included this information in the description text.

We have a few dozen new, 2006-'07 C6Z left output shafts in stock and since we had the differential apart anyway during the upgrade process, we felt that it would be an added benefit and value for our customers to have the heavier C6Z output shaft retrofitted into their Stage I C5 differential.

While the C6Z left output shaft is not nearly as strong as our specifically engineered 300M unit, it is by far a stronger left-side stock output shaft than the C5 stock shaft ever was...even on it's best day. Therefore, we include that better shaft in our Stage I differentials for our customer at no extra charge. There are other internal modifications we perform here also to our HD differentials that we don't disclose to the public to retain our competitive advantage, but we can assure everyone, it's to our customers' benefit.

As far as we're aware, we're the only builder pro-actively doing this for our clientel and another reason why our HD driveline products stand ahead of the rest in build quality, attention to detail and value for the dollar.

Best Regards,
DTE

 

Junk, absolute junk. Now send it to me so I can discard it properly in the rear of my car. Looks like C5 jewerly. Congrats and enjoy.

 

^^ Well there ya have it!

I looked at options for a C5 differential, and DTE's was by far the most appealing to me.

For daily driving, (no drag launches) will a differential strut/brace really be neccessary with 4.10s? My tires ocassionally slip or spin under hard accell (GY Run Flats atm, KDW-2s come summer) and TCS corrects that, but i don't want wheel hop to smash anything... Everynow and then i'll get a little wheel hop but its usually only a shudder or two and TCS kicks in... Does the 4.10 really increase my chances of breaking stuff?

What i mean is will the 4.10 apply greater forces during a wheel hop event to increase the likelyness of things breaking some how? Because the amount of wheel hope with 4.10s or with 3.42s is entirely up to the driver... and i generally make sure to only accell as hard as the tires can handle...

Does the Diff and Transmission have to be completely removed for the brace to be installed, or can i install it anytime if i buy one?


Dan

 

 

Congrats. Should make a big difference in how your car performs.