2005 Differential Upgrade
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Burning Brakes
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From: New Jersey
2005 Differential Upgrade
I am looking to upgrade my 05 rear to a 2006 with 3.73 or 3.90 ratio.
I am in NJ and wondering if anyone knows of a shop, or has done themselves. I will also be adding the LG Trans and diff coolers.
Lastly, I have been shopping for the rear and adapter. Looked at RPM, Zip, West Coast, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding ordering the new diff.
Thanks!
I am in NJ and wondering if anyone knows of a shop, or has done themselves. I will also be adding the LG Trans and diff coolers.
Lastly, I have been shopping for the rear and adapter. Looked at RPM, Zip, West Coast, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding ordering the new diff.
Thanks!
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RPM Transmissions built and installed my Z diff and rebuilt the manual trans for what I thought was a good price for what was done. That business is run like rehearsed symphony and cleaner than some kitchens I’ve been in.
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Burning Brakes
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From: New Jersey
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input.
I just spoke with Rick at RKT for a while, and had a great conversation about this. He explained that my Z51 trans has a 2:97 ratio, and that a base trans has 2:61. He thought that moving to a base trans (rebuilt) and putting 3.73 gears in an upgraded 2006 rear would be a great set up. Thoughts?
I just spoke with Rick at RKT for a while, and had a great conversation about this. He explained that my Z51 trans has a 2:97 ratio, and that a base trans has 2:61. He thought that moving to a base trans (rebuilt) and putting 3.73 gears in an upgraded 2006 rear would be a great set up. Thoughts?
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input.
I just spoke with Rick at RKT for a while, and had a great conversation about this. He explained that my Z51 trans has a 2:97 ratio, and that a base trans has 2:61. He thought that moving to a base trans (rebuilt) and putting 3.73 gears in an upgraded 2006 rear would be a great set up. Thoughts?
I just spoke with Rick at RKT for a while, and had a great conversation about this. He explained that my Z51 trans has a 2:97 ratio, and that a base trans has 2:61. He thought that moving to a base trans (rebuilt) and putting 3.73 gears in an upgraded 2006 rear would be a great set up. Thoughts?
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I am looking to upgrade my 05 rear to a 2006 with 3.73 or 3.90 ratio.
I am in NJ and wondering if anyone knows of a shop, or has done themselves. I will also be adding the LG Trans and diff coolers.
Lastly, I have been shopping for the rear and adapter. Looked at RPM, Zip, West Coast, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding ordering the new diff.
Thanks!
I am in NJ and wondering if anyone knows of a shop, or has done themselves. I will also be adding the LG Trans and diff coolers.
Lastly, I have been shopping for the rear and adapter. Looked at RPM, Zip, West Coast, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding ordering the new diff.
Thanks!