Suggestions for a new differential
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Suggestions for a new differential
Hello all,
I am pulling out my differential next weekend and have two questions:
I drag race the car often...so what gearing should I go with 3.90 or 4.10? The car has a manual transmission. I am looking to cross the quarter mile mark in 4th around 6300rpm or so.
I am looking at both RPM transmissions and DTE for the replacement...anyone have a suggestion?
I am pulling out my differential next weekend and have two questions:
I drag race the car often...so what gearing should I go with 3.90 or 4.10? The car has a manual transmission. I am looking to cross the quarter mile mark in 4th around 6300rpm or so.
I am looking at both RPM transmissions and DTE for the replacement...anyone have a suggestion?
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I just swapped mine last weekend, take a look here if you haven't already seen it!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...cs-inside.html
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From: Acworth Georgia
My situation was slightly different than yours. I was replacing a bad diff with a brand new unit from gmpartshouse.com @ roughly $1,480.00 after shipping/tax. Rick, however, quoted me a beefed up diff somewhere along the lines of $1,900.00 before the core charge. The core would be dependent on what type of case your stock diff is in (I.e: 1-rib or 3-rib) pm him and you'll get all the info you need in less than 24hrs!
Initially, I wanted to go with 3.90 but decided to put it off for a few years as I needed the money elsewhere. Nevertheless, Rick was very helpful!
Initially, I wanted to go with 3.90 but decided to put it off for a few years as I needed the money elsewhere. Nevertheless, Rick was very helpful!
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DTE Performance
We would be more than happy to help you out and we have some good sales going on. If you would like to speak to us feel free to contact us.
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Thank You
DTE Performance
260-245-0352
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