Need help finding a differential shop in the Austin area - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

havelegs · 11-17-2015, 10:39 PM

Called a few local places to see how much they'd charge for swapping out the gears. Most have never done them on this car and one guy said 3k and told me I'm better off replacing it with a complete unit..

Anyone know of any shops around here who has done the swaps and at a reasonable price? Thanks

hazy · 11-18-2015, 08:35 AM

for 3k, just come to houston and book a room for the overnight stay, or maybe you could line it up in such a fashion that you don't need to stay overnight if you plan it well enough...PLENTY of choices in this area

havelegs · 11-18-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hazy

for 3k, just come to houston and book a room for the overnight stay, or maybe you could line it up in such a fashion that you don't need to stay overnight if you plan it well enough...PLENTY of choices in this area

Wouldn't mind but I'm not looking to spend anywhere near 3k or go to Houston, lol.

ShawnHX · 11-20-2015, 07:47 PM

ADM was $1400 in DAllas, HP in Katy was about the same. I dont know anyone in Austin area that has a ton of experience with the Camaro rear end....

havelegs · 11-20-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnHX

ADM was $1400 in DAllas, HP in Katy was about the same. I dont know anyone in Austin area that has a ton of experience with the Camaro rear end....

Called two local Chevy dealers near me for the 1LE 3.91 gear. One quoted at 10 hours labor for replacement, the other quoted me at 6 hours! Going to get it done at the dealer and they'll do the recal too!

Mortious · 11-23-2015, 02:21 PM

Who did you contact in Austin? No reason giving you the same people you have already spoke with.

havelegs · 11-23-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortious

Who did you contact in Austin? No reason giving you the same people you have already spoke with.

Aikmans. S 1st said they never did it on that model so they weren't sure how it's done. I'll get it done at the dealer for the six hours of labor, and they'll reprogram it too.

mtmtx · 01-02-2016, 10:16 AM

Which dealer? I would like to get in line behind you!

havelegs · 01-02-2016, 10:51 AM

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Which dealer? I would like to get in line behind you!

Henna. Mark Wilson was the one I spoke with. I haven't had mine done yet, so I don't know exactly what the price will be. But he emailed me and said 6 hours of labor with programming. I also checked Capitol Chevy and they said 1200+ twice, so I hope Hennas price is really 600.

The one thing about Henna though. I had a 2012 Silverado and had the pinion gear seal replaced because it was leaking. I had to go back a second time to get it fixed beacuse it leaked again so I am a bit hesitate about bringing the Camaro there, especially to have this gear touched.

tmaleck · 01-02-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Henna. Mark Wilson was the one I spoke with. I haven't had mine done yet, so I don't know exactly what the price will be. But he emailed me and said 6 hours of labor with programming. I also checked Capitol Chevy and they said 1200+ twice, so I hope Hennas price is really 600.

The one thing about Henna though. I had a 2012 Silverado and had the pinion gear seal replaced because it was leaking. I had to go back a second time to get it fixed beacuse it leaked again so I am a bit hesitate about bringing the Camaro there, especially to have this gear touched.

I tried Capitol last week to get a spare key made for my new 'vert. The parts guy was unable to understand what I wanted or how to get a fob programmed for less than $300 and a trip to the service dept. This is my third try with Capitol, and my last.
Tim

Netraa · 01-02-2016, 08:17 PM

I have received several referrals to these guys...
http://www.seguinequipment.com/

I haven't had the diff rebuilt and the gears put in yet, but the gentleman I spoke to on the phone asked me all the right questions, and gave me the answers i was looking for.

havelegs · 01-02-2016, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tmaleck

I tried Capitol last week to get a spare key made for my new 'vert. The parts guy was unable to understand what I wanted or how to get a fob programmed for less than $300 and a trip to the service dept. This is my third try with Capitol, and my last.
Tim

Yeah, I'm starting to wonder about them myself. I want GM to install it to retain the warranty and them supposedly knowing how to do it.

havelegs · 01-02-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Netraa

I have received several referrals to these guys...
http://www.seguinequipment.com/

I haven't had the diff rebuilt and the gears put in yet, but the gentleman I spoke to on the phone asked me all the right questions, and gave me the answers i was looking for.

Nice. Know what the cost was?

tmaleck · 01-02-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Yeah, I'm starting to wonder about them myself. I want GM to install it to retain the warranty and them supposedly knowing how to do it.

I used Valmark to do the one service done on my 2LT. I work in New Braunfels, so it was easy. The seem to do good work.
Tim

11-17-2015, 10:39 PM	#1
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 994	Need help finding a differential shop in the Austin area Called a few local places to see how much they'd charge for swapping out the gears. Most have never done them on this car and one guy said 3k and told me I'm better off replacing it with a complete unit.. Anyone know of any shops around here who has done the swaps and at a reasonable price? Thanks

11-20-2015, 07:47 PM	#4
ShawnHX Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Procharged/Cammed Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31	ADM was $1400 in DAllas, HP in Katy was about the same. I dont know anyone in Austin area that has a ton of experience with the Camaro rear end.... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, D1 Procharger @ 11lbs with Stage II intake, BTR Stage III CAM, ported intake, 2" Kooks LT's with full Kooks exhaust, ID1000's, LPE Dual fuel pump, KB BAP, VMAX thottle body, MGW Shift assembly, BMR LCA, springs, toe rods, trailing arms, Mickey Thompson DR's, Rohana wheels, Billet fuel rails, ZL1 rockers and Front end, Heritage Grill 753rwhp / 670rwtq

11-23-2015, 02:21 PM	#6
Mortious Ammo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3 M6) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 229 View My Garage	Who did you contact in Austin? No reason giving you the same people you have already spoke with. __________________

01-02-2016, 10:16 AM	#8
mtmtx Drives: 2SS/RS convertible, 6M Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 237	Which dealer? I would like to get in line behind you! __________________ 2011 Black SS/RS Synergy Edition / 6M hurst / C.A.I. / ARH LT's / Corsa / Vmax ported TB / GT-12 cam / HPT tune / Hotchkis TVS

11-18-2015, 08:35 AM	#2
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	for 3k, just come to houston and book a room for the overnight stay, or maybe you could line it up in such a fashion that you don't need to stay overnight if you plan it well enough...PLENTY of choices in this area

01-02-2016, 08:17 PM	#11
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	I have received several referrals to these guys... http://www.seguinequipment.com/ I haven't had the diff rebuilt and the gears put in yet, but the gentleman I spoke to on the phone asked me all the right questions, and gave me the answers i was looking for.