best rear end fix for gen 1 v's???
06-25-2012, 11:51 AM
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CS has the 8.8 kit on sale for right about 4k seems like a decent deal if you don't know much about it rebuilding a 8.8, like myself, and want a solid bolt in solution.
06-25-2012, 12:26 PM
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A brand new differential (2nd version) from the dealership runs about $2k. If my 2004 goes out on me, that will be my approach. True this fix won't be the strength of the $5k solutions but I don't beat on my car, drag it or gun it in 1st any so I'm not uber concerned about it.
http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/p/g.../25873498.html
http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/p/g.../25873498.html
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06-25-2012, 02:34 PM
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Correction, I meant the 4th generation:
1st - 10361308
2nd- 10368780
3rd- 15793756 installed in '06 & '07.
4th- 25873498 released in 2008
Both the 1st and the 2nd are considered inferior to the 3rd and 4th, I couldn't tell you specifics on why.
1st - 10361308
2nd- 10368780
3rd- 15793756 installed in '06 & '07.
4th- 25873498 released in 2008
Both the 1st and the 2nd are considered inferior to the 3rd and 4th, I couldn't tell you specifics on why.
06-25-2012, 11:48 PM
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That was my concern. If the stock one goes south I don't want to spend time and money to put on the latest P.O.S. only to have it go out too in a few months. Although the 8.8 is a little pricey I think if I hang on to the car I am going to go that route.
06-26-2012, 11:39 AM
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I would venture to guess a lot of diffs have blown and it's unfortunate how easy it is to blow one up. That's why I tell everyone that the V is a touring car, don't buy one if you want to drag race or beat on it.
06-27-2012, 03:24 PM
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I love reading all these rear end threads... Granted, its not the best or strongest design, but its not as weak as people think IMO.. I've owned my v for 2.5 yrs. now. I've replaced the motor, tranny, and just did the drive shaft for the center coupler. The rear is still goin! I've been to the drag strip, and done SEVERAL 1-2, 3-4 power shifts, and plenty of rolling 1st gear burnouts. I don't have major power either, just bolt ons.
I bought my car because i wanted a fast n fun ride with 4 doors. I drive it like i stole it everyday!!!! Lol
its an 06 wit 93000 btw.
I bought my car because i wanted a fast n fun ride with 4 doors. I drive it like i stole it everyday!!!! Lol
its an 06 wit 93000 btw.
06-27-2012, 03:34 PM
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Around 60% of the V1's made could have weaker differentials than yours, assuming yours wasn't replaced before you bought the car. I also think some small revisions were done to help combat wheel hop on the '06-07 cars. Those of us with '04-05's can get into wheel hop pretty easy and that's what kills the diffs quickly.
06-27-2012, 06:43 PM
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Of course! 
Let me get it on my car to validate exhaust clearance... or I'm working with another local guy who may bring his car by and we'll put one on his. I'll let you know!
Back to the topic of the thread, for an 'all out' drag setup I would do a 9" or the CS 8.8. I have several CS products on my car and they meet all of my expectations!
For a budget build, buy a 4th gen diff cheap ($300) from an SRX or several other cars (just be sure to match the 3.73 gear ratio), swap out your posi carrier (5 minute job) and never look back. You can do reinforcment like the CS bushings, poly diff block, or a girdle and you're probably OK for a good long while!
-Mark
Let me get it on my car to validate exhaust clearance... or I'm working with another local guy who may bring his car by and we'll put one on his. I'll let you know!
Back to the topic of the thread, for an 'all out' drag setup I would do a 9" or the CS 8.8. I have several CS products on my car and they meet all of my expectations!
For a budget build, buy a 4th gen diff cheap ($300) from an SRX or several other cars (just be sure to match the 3.73 gear ratio), swap out your posi carrier (5 minute job) and never look back. You can do reinforcment like the CS bushings, poly diff block, or a girdle and you're probably OK for a good long while!
-Mark
06-27-2012, 07:21 PM
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Of course!
For a budget build, buy a 4th gen diff cheap ($300) from an SRX or several other cars (just be sure to match the 3.73 gear ratio), swap out your posi carrier (5 minute job) and never look back. You can do reinforcment like the CS bushings, poly diff block, or a girdle and you're probably OK for a good long while!
-Mark
For a budget build, buy a 4th gen diff cheap ($300) from an SRX or several other cars (just be sure to match the 3.73 gear ratio), swap out your posi carrier (5 minute job) and never look back. You can do reinforcment like the CS bushings, poly diff block, or a girdle and you're probably OK for a good long while!
-Mark
