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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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well im all set on my upcomng ls1 conversion. 95 v6 to 2000 ls1 motor! now i just need to figure out what rear end i should use. should i gear it myself? i heard power trax is ok...or should i just get a z28 or ss rear end? help! what rear end do i have now? 7 1/2 10 bolt?

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Yes you have the 7.5 10 bolt and more than likely 2.73s if it was an automatic
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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i want posi rear...also disc brakes...can i convert without swaping the complete rear end?
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The rear used in the V6 cars is the same as the V8 cars strength wise. Being you have a 3.4L V6 it probably has something better than 2.73 gears, but because you want disc brakes and the posi I would just swap the whole thing. It's going to cost way more to upgrade the one you have than a good used rear will cost.

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