Mini Spool update
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Mini Spool update
I installed a minispool into my 4th gen rear end (swapped into a 3rd gen). I bought an open diff case, 4.10s, mini spool and install kit for a little under $500 i believe (everything new). I didn't want to spend too much on a 7.5in rear end, but my torsen had died.
So far i've been happy with it, ~800 miles so far, lots of drift abuse and a drag trip and so far so good. Makes the tires make some noise / ratchet when doing tight turns, pulling into parking spots, etc. Only driven in the rain a few times, and i took it easy but had no problems.
Now, having said that they are not for everyone, etc. Just wanted to throw out a data point. When it breaks i will upgrade the rearend most likely.
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I installed a minispool into my 4th gen rear end (swapped into a 3rd gen). I bought an open diff case, 4.10s, mini spool and install kit for a little under $500 i believe (everything new). I didn't want to spend too much on a 7.5in rear end, but my torsen had died.
So far i've been happy with it, ~800 miles so far, lots of drift abuse and a drag trip and so far so good. Makes the tires make some noise / ratchet when doing tight turns, pulling into parking spots, etc. Only driven in the rain a few times, and i took it easy but had no problems.
Now, having said that they are not for everyone, etc. Just wanted to throw out a data point. When it breaks i will upgrade the rearend most likely.
![](http://www.z28evans.com/album/albums/uploads/misc%20garage/normal_rearparts.jpg)
![](http://www.z28evans.com/album/albums/uploads/misc%20garage/normal_minispoolin.jpg)
![](http://www.z28evans.com/album/albums/userpics/10001/normal_lsb13-1.jpg)
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iam doin the same set up you have as of tommorw, i got a 3 series open carrier with the reluctor gear for 3 channle abs from a lt1 car and iam putting this in my 98 ls1 t/a 3 channle, now my problem is that the mini spool isnt sitting in properly it seems like it need shims on each side to keep the cubes in lock, i was told you cant put a mini in a 7.625 rear only a 7.5 any help would be appriciated, thanks