I heard a rumor...
I heard a rumor... that you can't change out just the differential & it's internals on a 98 Trans Am, or something like that? can anyone clarify this up?
thanks
thanks
Last edited by candlelit; Oct 23, 2006 at 01:23 PM.
You can change the differential, gearset, bearings etc... Same with any other rear end. I'm wondering if you might be confused. On the LS1 F-cars it's not typically worth the money to play with the stock 10-bolt rear as they have a reputation for grenading under pressure. The housings are prone to flex, the ring gear is small, etc. Especially M6 cars. Maybe that's wat they were talking about.
Originally Posted by Demon_Speeding
You can change the differential, gearset, bearings etc... Same with any other rear end. I'm wondering if you might be confused. On the LS1 F-cars it's not typically worth the money to play with the stock 10-bolt rear as they have a reputation for grenading under pressure. The housings are prone to flex, the ring gear is small, etc. Especially M6 cars. Maybe that's wat they were talking about.
Originally Posted by Demon_Speeding
You can change the differential, gearset, bearings etc... Same with any other rear end. I'm wondering if you might be confused. On the LS1 F-cars it's not typically worth the money to play with the stock 10-bolt rear as they have a reputation for grenading under pressure. The housings are prone to flex, the ring gear is small, etc. Especially M6 cars. Maybe that's wat they were talking about.
Usually yes.
Typically you can find a used rear end for somewhere between $300-600.
New Gears typically run $200 and then you have to pay for all the seals, races, etc, which is another $100-200.
This means you are already into it for $300-400 prior to paying for the labor of installing it all which can range form $200 to $600.
Typically you can find a used rear end for somewhere between $300-600.
New Gears typically run $200 and then you have to pay for all the seals, races, etc, which is another $100-200.
This means you are already into it for $300-400 prior to paying for the labor of installing it all which can range form $200 to $600.
Originally Posted by candlelit
so the best thing to do is find a complete rear end than to try and change out those little parts?
