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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Hello everyone...
I plan in the next few weeks changing my rear end unit, Taking out my 3.15 unit and installing a 3.42 unit.
Does anyone know of a write-up on this, I have done a lot of work on cars in the past, But I have never worked on the Vette to this extent, I am sure it is something I can do, But would like some pointers..
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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This may help you ... it also has some embedded links to other articles.

Good luck! I'm thinking about doing this mod too!

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/342.htm

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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Thanks for the links... Just what I was looking for.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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3:15 to 3:42...

If you're changing for a performance boost, you'll never feel the difference.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
3:15 to 3:42...

If you're changing for a performance boost, you'll never feel the difference.
I agree. I recently changed my Z's 3:42 to a 3:90, and didn't make that much of a seat of the pants difference. If I would have jumped up to say 4:10, I'm sure I would have been able to feel the difference. Just from looking up previous posts, in regards to diff. change outs, I was able to do my own work, by myself. Good luck.
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Here's another:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...tml?highlight=
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
3:15 to 3:42...

If you're changing for a performance boost, you'll never feel the difference.


Unless you also install a new Torque Converter
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