Interpreting 95 gt differential code.
Donbinnc
03-03-2004, 10:53 PM
Little help please. I am trying to determine the size an type of my differential on a 95 5.0 gt convert. I read the metal tag bolted to the rear plate and the set of numbers is;
S229C (I don't know what this is)
3L27 885 B03
Guessing here;
3.27 Gear
L for non-limited slip?
88 for 8.8 pinion gear
5 model year
B03 don't know.
Can anyone help out here? I am planning on installing a set of 3.73's and don't know if I need to order and replace the limited slip clutch if it has one. Thanks.
S229C (I don't know what this is)
3L27 885 B03
Guessing here;
3.27 Gear
L for non-limited slip?
88 for 8.8 pinion gear
5 model year
B03 don't know.
Can anyone help out here? I am planning on installing a set of 3.73's and don't know if I need to order and replace the limited slip clutch if it has one. Thanks.
HiFlow5 0
03-03-2004, 11:38 PM
Little help please. I am trying to determine the size an type of my differential on a 95 5.0 gt convert. I read the metal tag bolted to the rear plate and the set of numbers is;
S229C (I don't know what this is)
3L27 885 B03
Guessing here;
3.27 Gear
L for non-limited slip?
88 for 8.8 pinion gear
5 model year
B03 don't know.
Can anyone help out here? I am planning on installing a set of 3.73's and don't know if I need to order and replace the limited slip clutch if it has one. Thanks.
S229C. S=Sterling axle Plant, 229C model code, most likely for internal plant use.
3L27. L= Trac Lok, with 3.27 gears.
88. 8.8" differential.
5 B03, I believe has to do with build date. What is the axle code as you see it exactly on the tag?
S229C (I don't know what this is)
3L27 885 B03
Guessing here;
3.27 Gear
L for non-limited slip?
88 for 8.8 pinion gear
5 model year
B03 don't know.
Can anyone help out here? I am planning on installing a set of 3.73's and don't know if I need to order and replace the limited slip clutch if it has one. Thanks.
S229C. S=Sterling axle Plant, 229C model code, most likely for internal plant use.
3L27. L= Trac Lok, with 3.27 gears.
88. 8.8" differential.
5 B03, I believe has to do with build date. What is the axle code as you see it exactly on the tag?
Donbinnc
03-04-2004, 08:11 AM
S229C. S=Sterling axle Plant, 229C model code, most likely for internal plant use.
3L27. L= Trac Lok, with 3.27 gears.
88. 8.8" differential.
5 B03, I believe has to do with build date. What is the axle code as you see it exactly on the tag?
Great! Thanks for the info there HiFlow5 0. The numbers I provided are what is stamped on the axle tag. The AX code on the door jam tag says its a "E". But then I am unsure of that.
Now since this has a Trac Lok, does have a limited slip clutch and should I replace it while I am changing out the 3.27's to 3.73's?
Thanks again.
3L27. L= Trac Lok, with 3.27 gears.
88. 8.8" differential.
5 B03, I believe has to do with build date. What is the axle code as you see it exactly on the tag?
Great! Thanks for the info there HiFlow5 0. The numbers I provided are what is stamped on the axle tag. The AX code on the door jam tag says its a "E". But then I am unsure of that.
Now since this has a Trac Lok, does have a limited slip clutch and should I replace it while I am changing out the 3.27's to 3.73's?
Thanks again.
HiFlow5 0
03-04-2004, 10:38 AM
The AX door tag code "E", also refers to 3.27 Trac-Lok.
Replacing the clutch pack isn't totally necessary in a gear swap if there isn't many miles, but it's a good idea to ensure you won't have any problems. There are 3 clutch plates in the rear, a lot of times the tabs break off the plate which is easily visible when the diff cover is removed. I would say, have it rebuilt while its open for the gear swap.
Replacing the clutch pack isn't totally necessary in a gear swap if there isn't many miles, but it's a good idea to ensure you won't have any problems. There are 3 clutch plates in the rear, a lot of times the tabs break off the plate which is easily visible when the diff cover is removed. I would say, have it rebuilt while its open for the gear swap.
Donbinnc
03-04-2004, 09:57 PM
The AX door tag code "E", also refers to 3.27 Trac-Lok.
Replacing the clutch pack isn't totally necessary in a gear swap if there isn't many miles, but it's a good idea to ensure you won't have any problems. There are 3 clutch plates in the rear, a lot of times the tabs break off the plate which is easily visible when the diff cover is removed. I would say, have it rebuilt while its open for the gear swap.
Ok cool. Where can I get the clutch plates any specific brand or make recommended? Over even better can I order them through an online vendor like summit racing? All suggestions are welcome.
Thanks HiFlow you've been a great help.
Replacing the clutch pack isn't totally necessary in a gear swap if there isn't many miles, but it's a good idea to ensure you won't have any problems. There are 3 clutch plates in the rear, a lot of times the tabs break off the plate which is easily visible when the diff cover is removed. I would say, have it rebuilt while its open for the gear swap.
Ok cool. Where can I get the clutch plates any specific brand or make recommended? Over even better can I order them through an online vendor like summit racing? All suggestions are welcome.
Thanks HiFlow you've been a great help.
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