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MA2010SS · 05-24-2012, 08:17 AM

Just wondering if the ZL1 differential and axles will bolt up to an SS camaro, found a GM website that finally carries the parts. I am going to head to my local GM dealer and ask someone there this weekend...excellent pricing on GM parts and so far they have been taking the abuse, just wondering if anyone have info

http://www.gmpartsdepartment.com/par...agramCallOut=6

ITGuy11 · 05-24-2012, 09:24 AM

CyberPredator · 05-24-2012, 10:20 AM

So you would save a grand over the aftermarket built ones? also i believe gforce has a warranty on their's.

MA2010SS · 05-24-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberPredator

So you would save a grand over the aftermarket built ones? also i believe gforce has a warranty on their's.

Actually if you buy the differential and both axles (manual trans) it came out to roughly $2757 before shipping, not bad for a 9.9 inch rear in my opinion, pretty good bang for the buck in my opinion

urr2slo · 05-24-2012, 01:31 PM

The subframe it bolts into is different. I dont think the ZL1 diff will bolt into the SS subframe since its larger.

MA2010SS · 05-24-2012, 01:35 PM

That is the type of info I am looking for thank you

CyberPredator · 05-24-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

Actually if you buy the differential and both axles (manual trans) it came out to roughly $2757 before shipping, not bad for a 9.9 inch rear in my opinion, pretty good bang for the buck in my opinion

Yea you're right and the built ones are like $4500. I guess I just don't want to buy factory to do things they weren't designed for again. I bought an ls9r clutch and I don't make the 900 tq claim that it can handle and i feel if i bought aftermarket I could say "hey you said it's designed for this. what gives?" So I guess in short I feel like if I'm going to shell out that much money I might as well get the best I can.

MA2010SS · 05-24-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPredator

Yea you're right and the built ones are like $4500. I guess I just don't want to buy factory to do things they weren't designed for again. I bought an ls9r clutch and I don't make the 900 tq claim that it can handle and i feel if i bought aftermarket I could say "hey you said it's designed for this. what gives?" So I guess in short I feel like if I'm going to shell out that much money I might as well get the best I can.

I hear you with that, after hearing about the pontential cradle difference that kinda burst my bubble...also looking on that website you can buy the ZL1 clutch and pressure plate for $332 and ZL1 flywheel for $558 which is good pricing also, just more options to look at pending peoples needs

blake-b · 05-24-2012, 05:45 PM

The zl1 pressure plate wont work on your stock crank. it has 8 bolts vs your ls3's 6. The actual clutch and pressure plate might though.

MA2010SS · 05-25-2012, 05:19 AM

There is a lot of things I haven't read upon the ZL1 vs SS differences, this info is good to know!

moiy1983 · 06-27-2012, 10:56 AM

bump!

PAUL SS · 06-27-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by urr2slo

The subframe it bolts into is different. I dont think the ZL1 diff will bolt into the SS subframe since its larger.

Why not just bolt a whole ZL1 cradle and rear end in?

moiy1983 · 06-27-2012, 11:48 AM

number #1 reason is cost. If theres no need why spend it.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-27-2012, 12:05 PM

You will need new hubs too, for the axles to fit in them, and last i think the only difference in the subframe is the cooler lines and pump mounting on the subframe.

05-24-2012, 10:20 AM	#3
CyberPredator 50 Shades of Prey Drives: TT/SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between 10 and 20 PSI Posts: 777	So you would save a grand over the aftermarket built ones? also i believe gforce has a warranty on their's. __________________ Futral Motorsports built and tuned

05-24-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	The subframe it bolts into is different. I dont think the ZL1 diff will bolt into the SS subframe since its larger. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

05-24-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	That is the type of info I am looking for thank you __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

05-25-2012, 05:19 AM	#10
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	There is a lot of things I haven't read upon the ZL1 vs SS differences, this info is good to know! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

05-24-2012, 08:17 AM	#1
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	ZL1 Differential & axles Just wondering if the ZL1 differential and axles will bolt up to an SS camaro, found a GM website that finally carries the parts. I am going to head to my local GM dealer and ask someone there this weekend...excellent pricing on GM parts and so far they have been taking the abuse, just wondering if anyone have info http://www.gmpartsdepartment.com/par...agramCallOut=6 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

05-24-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717

05-24-2012, 05:45 PM	#9
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	The zl1 pressure plate wont work on your stock crank. it has 8 bolts vs your ls3's 6. The actual clutch and pressure plate might though.

06-27-2012, 10:56 AM	#11
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	bump!

06-27-2012, 11:48 AM	#13
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	number #1 reason is cost. If theres no need why spend it.

06-27-2012, 12:05 PM	#14
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	You will need new hubs too, for the axles to fit in them, and last i think the only difference in the subframe is the cooler lines and pump mounting on the subframe.