1 rib vs. 3 rib diff cases, year/model dependant...........
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Le Mans Master
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1 rib vs. 3 rib diff cases, year/model dependant...........
1. 2002 up, ALL C5 regardless of ratio have 3 rib diff case
2. 2001 Z06 ALL have 3 rib diff case
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
SEE POST #3, I asked RPM a few weeks ago this question, forgot a detail
2. 2001 Z06 ALL have 3 rib diff case
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
SEE POST #3, I asked RPM a few weeks ago this question, forgot a detail
Last edited by SteveDoten; Mar 15, 2009 at 12:43 PM.
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1. 2002 up, ALL C5 regardless of ratio have 3 rib diff case
2. Some 2001 C5's have a 3 rib diff case or 1 rib diff case (including Z06's)
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
2. Some 2001 C5's have a 3 rib diff case or 1 rib diff case (including Z06's)
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
Drifting
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Anyone know if the 3-ribs or 1-rib is the only difference in them? Im guessing so....Meaning, is there anything different, that you can t see that is different between the two?
Is 1-rib with a DTE brace as strong/stronger than a 3-rib? I know alot of guys run a 3-rib w/out a brace and do it successfully.
Is 1-rib with a DTE brace as strong/stronger than a 3-rib? I know alot of guys run a 3-rib w/out a brace and do it successfully.
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I believe the case casting is the only difference - nothing internal that I know of. Your question is a tough one...since there will be a debate on whether the brace really does anything or not. Most just submit to..."it can't hurt" and "it is good insurance".
Too many variables and opinions to give a real answer!
Too many variables and opinions to give a real answer!
Last edited by vsocks1; Mar 15, 2009 at 09:45 AM.
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If you look at how the brace works, it has to help. The three rib should always be stronger irregardless since it is simply a stronger design. That said, if you race the car and are dropping the clutch with sticky tires, I think you are living on borrowed time with either case and no brace installed.
Drifting
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If you look at how the brace works, it has to help. The three rib should always be stronger irregardless since it is simply a stronger design. That said, if you race the car and are dropping the clutch with sticky tires, I think you are living on borrowed time with either case and no brace installed.
Drifting
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From: Roseburg Oregon
1. 2002 up, ALL C5 regardless of ratio have 3 rib diff case
2. 2001 Z06 ALL have 3 rib diff case
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
SEE POST #3, I asked RPM a few weeks ago this question, forgot a detail
2. 2001 Z06 ALL have 3 rib diff case
I am not 100% on this info, but believe it to be correct.
Feel free to post up experience backing or negating the above statement, thanks
Frequently asked question whenever dealing w/ diffs
SEE POST #3, I asked RPM a few weeks ago this question, forgot a detail
Can anyone post a picture of the difference between the 2?
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