Help with Rear-End

[macker914]

I was wondering if anyone knew for sure....

Will a rear-end from a 96 Firebird fit under a 91 Camaro....

Both are coil spring setups.

The Camaro measures APPROX......

Backingplates---56"
Center of coil spring mounts-----40 1/2"

If you know, let me know....

Thanks

[transam93]

Yeah the rear does fit under the 91. i belive your wheels will stick out about a inch or so on each side.

[instantkevin]

correct. it fits. i think your wheels will actually stick out somewhere between 1.5-2 inches.

[macker914]

Thank you ...that is the answer I was hoping for!!

Do you know what the ratio is on that rear?
I am running 3.73's right now, and really like them.

Evidently, it is a stock rear, it does have the clutch packs, so I guess it is a posi-lock. That is my only reason for changing the rear, as I just put all new bearings in this one.

[instantkevin]

im pretty sure those cars came with varying gear sets. it's likely somewhere around 3.23/3.42. all you have to do is pull the cover off,count the ring gear teeth and the pinion gear teeth and the gear ratio = ring teeth % pinion teeth.

also you can put your 3.73s in that fourth gen rear too.

[Savage Messiah]

If it's out of a v8 car it MOST LIKELY has 3.42s

[92zcamaroperson]

isnt it 3.42 for the manuals and then 3.23's for the autos?

[92zcamaroperson]

some autos even had 2.73's. my brother in laws 98 z28 had those stock

[macker914]

I talked to the guy that I am getting it from......yes.....I am getting it!!! lol

Anyway, He said it is 3.42's, I don't think I will take too big of a hit going to these from a 3.73.

I know the motor will handle it!

How much do you think it is worth??

Thanks for all your help. I am coming here from a different forum, based here in St. Louis, and may I say, you guys are much more mature and helpful.

Thanks again, and I look forward to talking to all of you more......

Sorry, those videos (in the multimedia section) aren't that great......more to come!

[instantkevin]

good. im glad you are having a good experience. welcome.

i would probably only pay aroun $220 for it... but that's not necessarily how much its worth.... that depends on what it means to you. I dont really know why you are swapping a 7.5" 10 bolt with 3.73s for another with 3.42s.... disc brakes???

[Savage Messiah]

yea... you're losing acceleration

[macker914]

I was thinking about swapping the gear set, keeping the 3.73's.......

Reason: Posi-lock

[Savage Messiah]

Lookign at your sig.... how long do you really think a 10 bolt will last behind that motor?

[macker914]

Originally Posted by Savage Messiah

Lookign at your sig.... how long do you really think a 10 bolt will last behind that motor?

I KNOW!!!

We are going to find out!!!

P.S.----Not to metion the tranny......t-5!!!!!

[poormillionaire2]

You can't be serious with the T-5???