Price to go 3.08 to 3.42, is it worth it?

[raxxus]

Anyone who has done with what are the prices involved around? Labor /parts? And was it worth it in your opinion? Thanks!

[93v6firebird]

havent done it but Im going to soon.. already got the gears.. they run about 200, I got tehm used for cheap tho..
getting a LSD for around 90
install kit for like 110
reluctor ring for 15-20
and install 150-200

all together its about 600 bucks, I dunno if it would be worth it if I didnt get the gears so cheap..

[raxxus]

Does anyone know how much the gears would cost me? Maybe slp or someone who sells them? THx

[93v6firebird]

read my post more carefully... a new set of gears runs about 200

[hawgs]

install kit for 110? pretty sure you got f*cked on that deal

mine was:
gears 50
LSD 100
install kit 35
install 150 with gasket, lube, and additive
reluctor wheel 20

[93v6firebird]

a complete install kit for a complete rebuild of the rear end costs 110, and I havent gotten f*cked yet, cuz Ive only been looking at prices

[scottblack]

3.08s to 3.42s is the best mod you can do besides a converter. you will actually like your car and wonder why you didn't do this before. my cost breakdown is like this...

LSD $50 (auburn too :D )
3.42s $45 shipped (11k miles)
New reluctor ring $20
New bearings free under warranty
Labor including programming from another Y87 car $150

ahhh the joys of having friends at dealerships. :D :D :D

Scott

[93v6firebird]

you wanna get me the LSD for 50? and how about those gears and install kit? =)

[hawgs]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Scott Black:
Labor including programming from another Y87 car $150

ahhh the joys of having friends at dealerships. :D :D :D <hr></blockquote>


you and i need to have a little talk about this :D

[Silver00]

cost of my 3.42s from 3.08s. 200 for stock 10-bolt with 3.42s and LSD - 200. Having a friend with access to a lift - priceless. fluid & additive - 30 bucks. TA girdle and stud kit - 70 shipped. PCM reprogramming to Y87 specs = Free. Grand total = $300.

[strobhen]

I would go for a zexel torsen differential over an auburn myself, more efficient power transfer.

[Only4U]

gears=$85
lsd, reluctor wheel from slp=$130
bearings and pinioin nut from gm=$105
jegs shim kit, crush sleeve, etc.=$25
labor=$200
pcm programmed=$91 if it works (tomorrow is my appointment)

total=$636

worth it=nah, i don't think so, but i had the money and did it, so i guess i can't really complain.