rear end question
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Racer
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rear end question
i recently blew my diff up so im in need of a replacement . i was offered an awesome deal on a diff from an auto vette with 2.72 gears . i have a 6 spd. i was wondering if id be able to just buy some 4.10's and use the auto carrier. would this work?
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
I vaguely remember someone saying the 2:72 will not accept a 4:11 ring gear BUT,,, don't quote me on that.
Its also not the strongest case in the C5 line up. You need a three rib late model case.
If you want to know something about C5 rear-ends, contact Rick Kim RKT-56. He also builds bullet proof rears
RKT56
http://rkt56.com
Phone number: 301-257-0930
205 Bucheimer Road, #C
Frederick, MD 21701
Its also not the strongest case in the C5 line up. You need a three rib late model case.
If you want to know something about C5 rear-ends, contact Rick Kim RKT-56. He also builds bullet proof rears
RKT56
http://rkt56.com
Phone number: 301-257-0930
205 Bucheimer Road, #C
Frederick, MD 21701
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
Every time this comes up the general consensus is that the 2.73 case cannot accept larger gears. But I dont know if any but a few on here can really confirm this. The 3.15 case is supposedly similar to the 3.42 case and can accept larger gears.
As stated, I would look for a 3-rib 3.42 case. I picked mine up for 275
, They are out there.
As stated, I would look for a 3-rib 3.42 case. I picked mine up for 275
, They are out there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills MI
You need a ring gear spacer. Possibly some milling to the carrier bearing seat also. Other than that, it shouldn't be a problem.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-73-gears.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-73-gears.html
