Gear swap T/A girdle install hints and tips
11-19-2004, 08:50 PM
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Gear swap T/A girdle install hints and tips Finally getting around to it this weekend. Anything hints or tips I need to know about this swap other than what is done on any other GM rear end??
Have an install kit, 2 quarts red line heavy oil, GM differential additive, T/A girdle, and setup bearings.....(which will be for sale after this install if anyone is interested).
Can I reuse the stock bolts for the TA cover... ??
Is there a rear end install guide some where on the net I can use if I get stuck.
How long you think the stock rear end will last under 500hp? I know I should of gone 12 bolt, but the thick gears finally came in after 8 months back order and I can't wait to see what the car feels like with 3.73's instead of 2.73's. I really am waiting around for someone to start pumping out reliable 8.8's for the F-body.
Thanks for any info.
Have an install kit, 2 quarts red line heavy oil, GM differential additive, T/A girdle, and setup bearings.....(which will be for sale after this install if anyone is interested).
Can I reuse the stock bolts for the TA cover... ??
Is there a rear end install guide some where on the net I can use if I get stuck.
How long you think the stock rear end will last under 500hp? I know I should of gone 12 bolt, but the thick gears finally came in after 8 months back order and I can't wait to see what the car feels like with 3.73's instead of 2.73's. I really am waiting around for someone to start pumping out reliable 8.8's for the F-body.
Thanks for any info.
11-21-2004, 01:52 PM
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Can I reuse the stock bolts for the TA cover... ??
no ,i had to go buy some allen heads at the local hardware store.the 1st time i changed gears it took me 2 nights to take it apart & put it back together,the 2nd time it took me about 3 hours start to finish & i think i could do it under 2 hours now!!!!!!!! john
no ,i had to go buy some allen heads at the local hardware store.the 1st time i changed gears it took me 2 nights to take it apart & put it back together,the 2nd time it took me about 3 hours start to finish & i think i could do it under 2 hours now!!!!!!!! john
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Sounds like you've done this before, so just concentrate on gear pattern and backlash. Be fussy, if you gotta pull the pinion a few times to re-shim, then do it. For 500hp I would want everything to be perfect.
I've had a cover on my diff since the car was 3months old. A ST3500 since six months and pulling 1.65 60's for three years on slicks. It's still together. I'll pull it apart and inspect again this winter.
Good luck
I've had a cover on my diff since the car was 3months old. A ST3500 since six months and pulling 1.65 60's for three years on slicks. It's still together. I'll pull it apart and inspect again this winter.
Good luck
11-22-2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Terry'sToy
Sounds like you've done this before, so just concentrate on gear pattern and backlash. Be fussy, if you gotta pull the pinion a few times to re-shim, then do it. For 500hp I would want everything to be perfect.
I've had a cover on my diff since the car was 3months old. A ST3500 since six months and pulling 1.65 60's for three years on slicks. It's still together. I'll pull it apart and inspect again this winter.
Good luck
I've had a cover on my diff since the car was 3months old. A ST3500 since six months and pulling 1.65 60's for three years on slicks. It's still together. I'll pull it apart and inspect again this winter.
Good luck
Shoot man....I pullled the cover off this rearend and it is a baby??? I can't belive how small sh%t in there is. Yea I just siliconed the cover back on I have all winter to think about this. I am pushing over 500hp on the nitrous. I may go with a new rear end. I am going to put a post up see how many people are running this much HP on the stock rear end with low gears. I just don't want to blow 500$ and then have a axle go flying out on me.
It is good to hear your rearend is holding...
11-22-2004, 05:48 PM
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Yep I'm still running my stock axles and 3.23 gears. I think the trick is the stock 3.23's or 3.42's. They seem to be stonger than the others, or maybe it's just the thickness.
If you are serious about running that much power on slicks through that diff, then I would definately get a bigger diff like a 12 bolt or 9inch. I believe Moser is also coming out with a dana 60, but that's big power stuff.
If you are concerned about axles I believe Mark Williams makes a set for our diff.
Good luck.
If you are serious about running that much power on slicks through that diff, then I would definately get a bigger diff like a 12 bolt or 9inch. I believe Moser is also coming out with a dana 60, but that's big power stuff.
If you are concerned about axles I believe Mark Williams makes a set for our diff.
Good luck.
