Upgrade rear end on C5?
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Upgrade rear end on C5?
I have a 1998 I am dropping in a LS2 stroker with all forged internals with medium Lunati Cam L92 heads and L78 intake, 42 lb injectors, with long tube headers. With this power I have a stock rear end assembly with 2.73 Auto. I was wondering what I need to upgrade my rear end?I was thinking 3.73 gears with 3000 stall convertor, do I need to do anything to my transmission, any information will help thanks
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Why not give RPM transmissions a call? The can answer all your questions concerning your driveline, and tell you exactly what you need based on your horsepower, and how you intend to drive the car.
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I have a 1998 I am dropping in a LS2 stroker with all forged internals with medium Lunati Cam L92 heads and L78 intake, 42 lb injectors, with long tube headers. With this power I have a stock rear end assembly with 2.73 Auto. I was wondering what I need to upgrade my rear end?I was thinking 3.73 gears with 3000 stall convertor, do I need to do anything to my transmission, any information will help thanks
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I had G at ACE Transmissions (LS1Tech Vender) build mine. LOVE IT!
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You should definitely consider a DTE brace. I'm running an RPM Diff w/3:73's and a 3600 stall ans DTE brace. I would call RPM as stated above. If you do a search, you will notice most of the high HP cars here run an RPM tranny. They build a sick differential as well
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I have a 1998 I am dropping in a LS2 stroker with all forged internals with medium Lunati Cam L92 heads and L78 intake, 42 lb injectors, with long tube headers. With this power I have a stock rear end assembly with 2.73 Auto. I was wondering what I need to upgrade my rear end?I was thinking 3.73 gears with 3000 stall convertor, do I need to do anything to my transmission, any information will help thanks
Plan accordingly.
