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Ive got a 3 series carrier right now, 3.23 gears, and drum brakes. There is a 96 z28 rear end available with 3.42s/posi/disc brakes. What will i need to bolt this up? straight up fit? How long/intensive would the swap be too?
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I did it by myself in about 4-5 hours. If you had help, it would probably take less than 3.
It's a straight bolt-on. The only thing I replaced were the rotors and brake pads.sigpic -
If you do a search I did a mini write up on how to swap the rear...
Its pretty easy. As long as its a 3 channel non-TCS rear.-Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>Comment
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It is a straight swap and is pretty simple. As long as you keep track of what bolt goes where you wont have any problems whatsoever. Good luck, its a huge upgrade.2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhardComment
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A tip as you pull bolts, just put them back in their spot...Originally posted by T-Punk:
It is a straight swap and is pretty simple. As long as you keep track of what bolt goes where you wont have any problems whatsoever. Good luck, its a huge upgrade.
example: pull the LCA nut and bolt pull the rear then put the lca nut and bolt back on the lca.-Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>Comment
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Re: What is needed to swap in a trans am/z28 rear end
thats whats up. im lookin forward to the swap. should be getting it within the week. gonna finally get it tuned after the swap too, then off to the track. if i can pull a 14.99 or better, ill be happy. i know its gonna take me a couple tries too. damn, and if anyone reads this and has a 5 speed and not a short shifter.....go get one! i picked up a b&m ripper and that thing is awesome. im pissed i went so long without one.Black 1996 3.8 Firebird T5, SLP CAI, Pacesetter Ceramic Headers,160* t-stat, PCMforLess Tune, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Car Sounds Cat, custom s-pipe, MSD coils and wires, NGK plugs, 3.42 posi rear, B&M Ripper, 245/50 BFG-G-force'sComment
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Re: What is needed to swap in a trans am/z28 rear end
Keep in mind you need to know if your car has traction control and if the rear end you are getting has traction control. Don't want to mix and match on that one.
Other then that, a rear end swap is a cakewalk. Just spend some time under the car memorizing where things are and getting familiar with what it looks like and what it should look like.-Mark (aim: Eredasx)-<br />Black 01 Bird. 3\" exhaust. Eibach pros. Tokico shocks. Whisper lid. SLP CAI. LS1 DS. SLP fan switch. LSD. BMR PHR, LCAs and STB. Status: still repairing damage from punk thieves.Comment
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Re: What is needed to swap in a trans am/z28 rear end
I don't know for sure but I believe v6 traction control is still a 3 channel rear end.
That v6 traction control is different then v8 traction control. Again, I don't know for sure but I believe I hae seen it.-Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>Comment
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Re: What is needed to swap in a trans am/z28 rear end
make sure you get the e-brake cables, also use the rear sway bar off the V8 rearend91 Mustang LX 2.3 Turbo - T5<br />-daily driver, 210hp/300ft-lbs (outdated)<br />94 Ranger Splash 2.3 Turbo - T5<br />-serious build up, shooting for 400+hp<br />95 Camaro 3.4 auto -hers<br />-she\'s workin on itComment
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