Differential question
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Heel & Toe
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Differential question
Will a differential from a 2001-2004 fit into a 1997 coupe?
The carrier I am looking at is a 3-rib unit out of a Z06.
Also my car is an automatic. Does this make a difference? (no pun intended)
The carrier I am looking at is a 3-rib unit out of a Z06.
Also my car is an automatic. Does this make a difference? (no pun intended)
Last edited by Fuzzmauler; Apr 27, 2011 at 05:06 PM.
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I just called the local dealer and got a quote of $1040 plus fluids for the swap.
That seems a little high to me. He did say that that was the shop labor time and if it went faster it would be cheaper.
I was thinking 600 would be closer to a fair price...
That seems a little high to me. He did say that that was the shop labor time and if it went faster it would be cheaper.
I was thinking 600 would be closer to a fair price...
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Thats way too muh and NO you do NOT need to pull the engine. Someone from down there will chime in and recommend a local shop. If you want to bullet proof your new unit for a few bucks, heres an interesting and helpful post!
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
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Called him and he quoted me a much more reasonable figure.
Looks like I've still got some some spending money left.
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What would be a good "mild" stall? Keep in mind I only drive my Vette on the street. I may run it down the track at some point but my baby is mostly for driving casually... (my definition of casual may be different than most soccer moms)