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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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first of all.....yes, I did a search

Found a good write up on a C5 swap but was wondering if anyone had a link to a C6......although I'm sure they are very similar

looking to go from 2.56 to 3.42

thanks in advance!!!

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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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I would suggest contacting CF member Christopher (thesubfloor). He has changed his gears many times and he's very helpful.
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He is very helpful when it comes to that stuff. That guy is amazing when it comes to doing work himself and helping others.
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great mod, just had mine done
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by KBG
first of all.....yes, I did a search

Found a good write up on a C5 swap but was wondering if anyone had a link to a C6......although I'm sure they are very similar

looking to go from 2.56 to 3.42

thanks in advance!!!

Kevin
If you PM me with your e-mail address I have a Word document along with several high res pictures that I can send you.

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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If you PM me with your e-mail address I have a Word document along with several high res pictures that I can send you.

Christopher
thats awesome thanks!!!

sending PM now......just ordered the RPM A6 diff!!
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KBG
thats awesome thanks!!!

sending PM now......just ordered the RPM A6 diff!!
Just sent you an e-mail.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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If you PM me with your e-mail address I have a Word document along with several high res pictures that I can send you.

Christopher
Christopher please send one to rkrebs27@***.net too. thanks
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Christopher please send one to rkrebs27@***.net too. thanks
Done.
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The car is going to be ludicrus speed from a roll with 3:42's. It's strong enough to break them loose @ 50-55 now when it's cool out. I would throw a small 2600 converter in too, FWIW.
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Originally Posted by thesubfloor
Done.
Thanks Christopher......... richard
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The car is going to be ludicrus speed from a roll with 3:42's. It's strong enough to break them loose @ 50-55 now when it's cool out. I would throw a small 2600 converter in too, FWIW.
2600 .....is that all???

going to see how it does at the track first with the gears......have a set of 17" C5 wheels sitting here with some MT Drag Radials in the mail....hopefully there will be a cool evening sometime in the near future to race....its been nasty here even in the evenings
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Christopher please send one to ron.lane@cogeco.ca too. thanks
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Christopher please send one to ron.lane@cogeco.ca too. thanks
Done.

If anybody else wants it just send me an email at syclone98@hotmail.com

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I'm a believer in converters, if you are going to change the rear you should also change the converter, you will be glad you did.
I did my 3.42 first, they are great, but with the converter it's FANTASTIC, it drives normal
idles great and it sets you back in the seat any time you floorit!!
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Anybody have this swap doc? I just emailed subfloor but couldn't pm him because his box is full.
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Originally Posted by pmj341
I'm a believer in converters, if you are going to change the rear you should also change the converter, you will be glad you did.
I did my 3.42 first, they are great, but with the converter it's FANTASTIC, it drives normal
idles great and it sets you back in the seat any time you floorit!!


Doing a stall also is definately the way to go.
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Originally Posted by locosmith
Anybody have this swap doc? I just emailed subfloor but couldn't pm him because his box is full.
The link is only good for 5 days:

https://www.transferbigfiles.com/4ff...rBSAHLOtMPuLg2
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Does anybody still have this write up that they can email me?
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