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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:19 AM
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Would a 2.73 diff from a 2002 convertible bolt up to my 99 coupe with a 3.15 diff? If so, is there any reputable shop in Southern California that can do this and how much will it cost?

(please no lectures on: "why would you wanna do that?" just a plain, objective technical answer)

Thanks in advance for any info. By the way, I'm in the Lake Elsinore area.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:18 AM
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All of the differentials are interchangeable... plain objective technical answer.

But REALLY - why in the world....
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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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All of the differentials are interchangeable... plain objective technical answer.

But REALLY - why in the world....
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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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lol I totally agree,there is NO upside to this swap!
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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i assume the OP wants better gas mileage or simply has a broken 3.15 and has access to an inexpensive 2.73 to get the car going again. having a car that runs again without breaking the bank would be a huge upside!

back to the question - the only differences i know of is between an M6 and an A4 diff. do a search on forum member Patches who documented a swap that he did. there are also two different carriers - one is beefier than the other. i don't know all of the details, but others here on the forum do. search is your friend here too.

GL with the swap!
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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West Coast Corvette can fix you up. You are about 50 miles from them.
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