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Old 03-04-2008, 07:39 AM
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Thinking of swaping an LS1 in my DD. its a 97 camaro RS can still use the rear end with the ls1 or do i need to swap a TA rear end in?
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you CAN use the rear end you have but if you didnt get a package v6 you wont have the posi-traction or the 1-piece steel/aluminum driveshaft. which you will need to get anysort of traction with the LS1. And trust me the swap is more expensive than you think it is
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it has post and one piece ds. I have the ls1 donor car. Thanks




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