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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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limited slip to posi

can you convert a limited slip to a posi rear end on a 78 z 28?
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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Re: limited slip to posi

"Positraction" is just a name GM uses (or maybe used in past and not currently?) to describe a limited slip differential. There are a variety of units available for most rear ends. Randy's Ring and Pinion is a good source of parts and info for rear ends.

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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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Re: limited slip to posi

As stated in the above Post a Limited Slip and the shorten Name Posi (AKA Positraction GM's trade name) are ONE AND THE SAME.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Re: limited slip to posi

on my car when you get on it only 1 tire spins,and it doesnt get much traction.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Re: limited slip to posi

Then either the clutches in the limited slip unit are burned up, or it isn't a limited slip rear.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Re: limited slip to posi

G80 is the RPO for the Limited Slip option.
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