Is it possible to put on a Z28 rearend on a v6? I am aware I have a 2 piece driveshaft, ( which I it would be better if I used a log in its place ). But If I can change out the rearend, i'll have disk brakes in the back ( finally! ), limited slip, and then I can put in the 1 piece driveshaft. But would a Z28 rearend be compatible and where would be a good place to get one?

 

yes, and try a junk yard
or http://www.hpsalvage.com or http://speedautomotive.com

 

hp salvage does have them for about $500 and it whould fit right in.

what's up fastv6?

 

I got mine form www.speedautomotive.com

$300 for the rear end, with shocks, and comoplete brakes...
$83 shipping
$25 for an lt1 driveshaft.

Mine came out of a 97 WS6 trans am w/30k on it.


total $408 shipped to Orlando turck freight I ahd to pick it up form a depot.

unhook the rearend, and brake lines, e-brake cable is a little tricky, then pull it all off, torque arm, driveshaft and rearend in one move(easier to take the driveshaft off the torque arm that way.


everything botls right into place but you need the e-brake cables off a 4 wheel disc brake car...


Technically its really a pretty easy swap, physically its kinda demanding but I did it all myself, but I am a decent sized guy. The packag4e slip said it weighed 275 lbs.. I woudl guess, abotu 180-200.(wish I had the girlfriend take a pic when I power cleaned it over my head )

 

hey wicked98, when we going to meet up?

 

That sounds pretty good. I always wanted a rear in my car, but mostly for the looks of the calipers instead of the drums in the rear.

Simple question: But is changing the rear the only real way to get calipers in the back?

 

MustangEater82, wow thanks for the information. That really helps me out.
Shorty95Camaro, you are right about the drums looking like @ss, i mean heck, my 85' Buick had smaller drums I think I am not sure if there is another way to get calipers in back without changing the rearend. I figure why not pay the extra cash and get the increased benefits of V8 rearend. ( Which are limited slip, calipers, different axle ratio, and did I mention limited slip? )

-Mike

 

YOu can do it but it gets costly and tricky, you need to change the bracket,s I think weldiing is involved swap the axles, and get all the parts you need.


originally, my pinion seal and rear end went out, and I snapped a lug, I looked at the complexity and task requred for me to fix it, then jsut did a rear end swap, the 4 wheel disc was a bonus.

heads up thought for 93-97 cars use a 93-97 rear end, and 98+ use a 98+ rer end, you can use one out of your years, someone did it but the rer brakes will be different sizes.

 

No welding but you have to remove the axles to change the caliper mounting bracket which bolts to the axle tube. The brake lines are another issue, I have no idea if the lines for drums would like up correctly for discs.

So yes, its possible but a whole lot easier (and probably cheaper) to just buy a rearend out of a V8 car.

You may want to check around locally if you really want one. There isn't much of a demand for used 10bolts so you should be able to fine one semi-local for <$300.

 

hmmm? fit right in? I am 2 steps away from getting this rearend and driveshaft if I don't have too many problems when I install it.
MustangEater82, it seems like you have done this, what year is your car? Do I have to worry about lines? proportioning valves? or anything else for that matter? I do not think I will be installing this myself, I have at a shop do it for me and I can do the brakes/shocks/springs. ( all new ) C'mon guys, I need a definte answer? Will it bolt on with no problems?

 

I have a 94 everything worked fine...

One problem you will have is bleeding the rear brakes, it will look like you bled them right but they will not work, do it over and over and over till the brakes work, it happened to me and others.

It does bolt up, same with a 1 piece lt1 driveshaft.

most stuff is interchangable from all 82-02 F-bodies..

I just put a torque arm off a 88 camaro on my car today.

THe brake lines have a screwtype fitting right above the passenger side rear wheel, also a electrical connector for the low trac light.

Its the same work as removing your old rear axle and reinstalling it, the big difference is changing the e-brake cable, you need one for any 4 wheel disc brake f-body, v8 or v6.

Like soma said you can look for one local, ask on this board or go junkyard hunting.

Check the door or glove box codes for gear ratios...
GU3?=2.73?(not sure on this but makes sence)
GU4=3.08
GU5=3.23
GU6=3.42

All v8 4th gens have lsd.

 

Sorry if I am starting to be a burden, but I want to get all the research/questions in that I can before buying everything.

-What would be the best ratio to go with? I forgot how the ratios go as far as .....lower number, better low end torque?

-I purchased a torque bar other suspension pieces from LG Motorsports, just as an added note....

-Would you reccomend doing this install in your own garage if you are not too mechanically incline like myself? Like alot of people, I am willing to put in the time if It will save me a $250 install charge.

-I have never done my own brake job, I really want to learn how to so I dont have to depend on someone else all the time. Im changing out the rotors, pads, ( and shocks and coilovers ) any good advice on how to approach this? Do the brakes and coilovers myself, leave the shocks to the professionals?

* Any advice would be great and thanks in advance.. -Mike

 

I have a 97 camaro and put in a rearend from a 97 Z28, its easy, just takes awhile, and some bolts want to give you hell If you have an impact wrench, it'd make it 1000X better!! But everything bolts up, I'd use a haynes manual if you've never done it before, but this is not a hard job at all. If you need help, just aim me at Zaknafein6

 

Genious I tell you, genious.

 

Sounds like I'll try the job myself, wish me luck!
I'm calling around tommarrow for best price and pick it up this weekend, if everything goes ok, Im goin to pickup some other pieces as well.
Anyone have info on gear ratios?
and info on brake on a brake job? pa pa pa please help me out here........thanks in advance -Mike