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Camvill
06-14-2007, 06:25 PM
my car has over 100,000 miles and im getting 3.73's in it do i need a new limited slip differential? i really dont wanna spend the money on it so plz help me out
Mike
06-14-2007, 07:15 PM
we have tech forums.........and you could have added this to one of the other 2 threads you have on the topic.

an answer........if your limited slip isnt acting up, then you shouldnt need a new one when you bolt the gears in.
bubba428
06-14-2007, 07:17 PM
:werd:
deadtrend1
06-14-2007, 07:20 PM
we have tech forums.........and you could have added this to one of the other 2 threads you have on the topic.

an answer........if your limited slip isnt acting up, then you shouldnt need a new one when you bolt the gears in.

pending on weather he has carrier 2 or 3 right?
Frosty
06-14-2007, 07:29 PM
an answer........if your limited slip isnt acting up, then you shouldnt need a new one when you bolt the gears in.

But he's in the 12's, certainly constant 12 second abuse would warrant a new unit :D
Mike
06-14-2007, 07:30 PM
dedtrends right, you need a 3 series carrier if the car currently has 2xx gears
bad64chevelle
06-14-2007, 07:33 PM
How many times are we gonna do this? we have tech forums man, and everytime you post this we move them. MOVING TO TECH...AGAIN :rolleyes:
Camvill
06-14-2007, 07:50 PM
well i have 3.23's right now so i guess ill save the 450$
Camvill
06-14-2007, 07:56 PM
and another thing what do u guys think is a good price to charge to do my gears i had 2 quotes,i have disk brakes, one was 395 the other was 350
WildBillyT
06-14-2007, 08:53 PM
and another thing what do u guys think is a good price to charge to do my gears i had 2 quotes,i have disk brakes, one was 395 the other was 350

Depending on the condition of your differential you may need a new one. I think the stock unit for your year is an Auburn and they are non-rebuildable.

As for price, you get what you pay for with gear installations.

If you cheap out, chances are you will get a shop that just bolts them up once, and as long as they fit "you are good to go". Nevermind that pinion depth and backlash are probably off and your car will sound like you have howler monkeys in the trunk. Don't believe the bull about "Brand XX gears are known for being noisy". Might be true a little bit but it's not a reason for a ton of noise.

A quality installation requires precision and care. Good shops usually have to set up the gears a few times before the tolerances are what they deem acceptable.
deadtrend1
06-14-2007, 09:34 PM
.....and your car will sound like you have howler monkeys in the trunk......

what monkeys??? :lol:

but werd, setting it up properly will make all the difference
WildBillyT
06-14-2007, 09:36 PM
These:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/Red-Howler-Monkey.jpg

This is a Motive monkey. Richmonds are black.
deadtrend1
06-14-2007, 09:41 PM
These:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/Red-Howler-Monkey.jpg

This is a Motive monkey. Richmonds are black.

Ah yes, I had the native "GM Motive Performance" monkey with my old 91. Forgot what they looked like .. thanks .. LOL