Differential Rebuilder/ Replacement
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Burning Brakes
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From: Olathe Kansas
Differential Rebuilder/ Replacement
Looking for best options to rebuild/replace 3.42 Differential for M6. 2003 Model, so it's a 3 rib.
I've looked at Zip Corvette options. And RKT, RPM as well.
Really just want a "stock" type build, but with upgraded bellville washers and C6 shafts.
Please give me some options !!! Thanks !!
I've looked at Zip Corvette options. And RKT, RPM as well.
Really just want a "stock" type build, but with upgraded bellville washers and C6 shafts.
Please give me some options !!! Thanks !!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Aiken, SC
If you're not trying to replace the ring and pinion or change the critical setup with a C6 pinion support, the rebuild can be done yourself pretty cheap. C6Z shafts will run you about $300 for both sides, and the upgraded bellville washers and C6Z clutch packs about another $450. There are a few pretty good write ups that show you how to do everything.
If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm also a fan of Murica Performance rebuilds. Jared has helped a lot of C5 guys out
If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm also a fan of Murica Performance rebuilds. Jared has helped a lot of C5 guys out
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Olathe Kansas
Thanks for the info !!! I'm going to pull the diff.. But I don't want to do the internals myself.
I've got the really bad R &P whine.. Its shot... It's my Friends' car with low mileage, but he's not the orig owner.
So I need to find someone to send this to or do an exchange rebuild
I've got the really bad R &P whine.. Its shot... It's my Friends' car with low mileage, but he's not the orig owner.
So I need to find someone to send this to or do an exchange rebuild
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Burning Brakes
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From: Olathe Kansas
If you're not trying to replace the ring and pinion or change the critical setup with a C6 pinion support, the rebuild can be done yourself pretty cheap. C6Z shafts will run you about $300 for both sides, and the upgraded bellville washers and C6Z clutch packs about another $450. There are a few pretty good write ups that show you how to do everything.
If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm also a fan of Murica Performance rebuilds. Jared has helped a lot of C5 guys out
If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm also a fan of Murica Performance rebuilds. Jared has helped a lot of C5 guys out
Racer
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From: Aiken, SC
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Racer
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From: Helotes Satx
Looking for best options to rebuild/replace 3.42 Differential for M6. 2003 Model, so it's a 3 rib.
I've looked at Zip Corvette options. And RKT, RPM as well.
Really just want a "stock" type build, but with upgraded bellville washers and C6 shafts.
Please give me some options !!! Thanks !!
I've looked at Zip Corvette options. And RKT, RPM as well.
Really just want a "stock" type build, but with upgraded bellville washers and C6 shafts.
Please give me some options !!! Thanks !!
I bet though no one can touch Jason's prices!!
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You might want to try sending a PM to tracdogg2 (Mike Dyer) out of Garland Texas. If he can't help you, he will know who can.
It appears Mike hasn't posted in a while, has anyone heard from him lately?
GUSTO
It appears Mike hasn't posted in a while, has anyone heard from him lately?
GUSTO
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Rick Kim of RKP does and excellent job. He will build it as mild or wild as you desire!
If nothing else give him a call and pick his brain, get a couple rebuild/price options and make your decisions after that.
He is good people!!
Bill
If nothing else give him a call and pick his brain, get a couple rebuild/price options and make your decisions after that.
He is good people!!
Bill
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '17
Another vote for Rick, he rebuilt my diff and I couldn't have been happier with the entire experience.
Racer
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From: Bloomfield Hills Michigan
Adding a 3rd vote for RKT...
If you're going to have differential work done, it's not a bad time to consider a different gear set. I went with a 3.90 rear from Rick about 5 years ago and have been extremely satisfied with it ever since!
Best of luck!
Jeff
If you're going to have differential work done, it's not a bad time to consider a different gear set. I went with a 3.90 rear from Rick about 5 years ago and have been extremely satisfied with it ever since!
Best of luck!
Jeff
Drifting
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From: Bushkill Twp. PA
St. Jude Donor '17
Originally Posted by kalayaan12
Adding a 3rd vote for RKT...
If you're going to have differential work done, it's not a bad time to consider a different gear set. I went with a 3.90 rear from Rick about 5 years ago and have been extremely satisfied with it ever since!
Best of luck!
Jeff
If you're going to have differential work done, it's not a bad time to consider a different gear set. I went with a 3.90 rear from Rick about 5 years ago and have been extremely satisfied with it ever since!
Best of luck!
Jeff
Racer
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Burning Brakes
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From: Olathe Kansas
Do you mean RKT ??? I can't find anything that's RKP
