How much skill required: RPM diff install
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Cypress TX
How much skill required: RPM diff install
Just wondering how many wrenches(skill ratings)it is for the install on the stage II diff. Also, would retuning be necessary on an m6?
You may say "From your questions, too much for you, but I have a buddy who has great skills" so I won't be going solo here.
This is a future project since I have to replace the motor in my truck first
.
Thanks.
You may say "From your questions, too much for you, but I have a buddy who has great skills" so I won't be going solo here.
This is a future project since I have to replace the motor in my truck first
.Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,092
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From: orlando florida
St. Jude Donor '15
not bad at all. with the right stuff, about three hours work. here's when i did a diff swap just recently
http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forum...d.php?t=104914
http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forum...d.php?t=104914
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 422
Likes: 4
From: Cypress TX
Jack and jack stands is where we are. This will be after replacing the motor in my truck. Truck is my DD.
Time and equipment(special oils/lubes for vettes)? The complete unit comes filled and sealed, correct?
Many thanks to everybody.
Time and equipment(special oils/lubes for vettes)? The complete unit comes filled and sealed, correct?
Many thanks to everybody.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
It's the same process as replacing it with a stock unit. The RPM diff does NOT come filled. They will not ship full of diff fluid so you need to get something like Amsoil, Royal Purple or fluid of your choice. I have swapped diffs in manual and autos and it's pretty much the same except for the seal plate that must be transferred on the auto diff. No retuning is required since the speed takeoff is from the diff passenger output. I would get some new seals and the main tranny-diff O-ring while you're at it.
Here are links to Dope's How-to:
http://home.comcast.net/~dopemaro/C5...ar_install.pdf
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...all-guide.html
Here are links to Dope's How-to:
http://home.comcast.net/~dopemaro/C5...ar_install.pdf
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...all-guide.html
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 72
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From: Reno NV
Doc links broken, anyone have fresh links ?
It's the same process as replacing it with a stock unit. The RPM diff does NOT come filled. They will not ship full of diff fluid so you need to get something like Amsoil, Royal Purple or fluid of your choice. I have swapped diffs in manual and autos and it's pretty much the same except for the seal plate that must be transferred on the auto diff. No retuning is required since the speed takeoff is from the diff passenger output. I would get some new seals and the main tranny-diff O-ring while you're at it.
Here are links to Dope's How-to:
http://home.comcast.net/~dopemaro/C5...ar_install.pdf
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...all-guide.html
Here are links to Dope's How-to:
http://home.comcast.net/~dopemaro/C5...ar_install.pdf
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...all-guide.html
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 23,283
Likes: 905
From: Lake Elsinore, CA
That just happened - I checked those links a couple of minutes before I posted that. I believe I have the file saved on my computer in my home office. I'll see if I can post that one.
Here you go.
Here you go.
Last edited by Patches; Nov 1, 2015 at 08:47 PM.
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