06-11-2020, 08:23 AM | #1 |
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Gravedigger differential question
Where do I find out more about this rear end. It was made from a gen 5 rear end to fit a gen 6 car. Anyone know about these parts?
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06-11-2020, 10:45 AM | #2 |
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Some explanation. I would like to change the rear gear in my car and there does not seem to be anything available for the gen6 cars. I stumbled on this Gravedigger thing and thought maybe it might be a solution. Might be cost prohibitive. I would like to put a 3:42 or 45 in place of 2:77s. It would still be OK for the street and way better for the drag strip.
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06-11-2020, 01:21 PM | #3 |
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How much power are you making ?
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06-11-2020, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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06-12-2020, 05:17 PM | #5 |
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doubtful. these cars car in the 1.2s on the stock rear gear.
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06-12-2020, 09:32 PM | #6 |
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06-14-2020, 08:41 AM | #7 |
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He's talking about 60' times at the drag strip. You'll be wasting money changing gears in my opinion.
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06-14-2020, 10:10 AM | #8 |
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He is saying you are looking in the wrong area to go faster. Plenty of other things to consider instead of gears. The 5th gen also had a A6 trans...it's gearing was not nearly as aggressive as the A8.
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06-15-2020, 12:22 PM | #9 |
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You are probably rite. The final drive ratio would be way deep.
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07-02-2020, 07:10 AM | #10 |
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The Grave Digger is the 5th gen ZL1 diff and it is a heavy beast. I could barely lift one.
:( And I am not sure if there are any other gears besides the stock ones. 3.23 and 3.73. That's it I think. But compared to aftermarket diffs they are a good deal but sort of useless. OP you do not need a stronger diff. And not many useful gear choices for CA6 Camaros.
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07-03-2020, 05:21 PM | #11 |
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Smaller diameter wheels artificially changes gear ratio
17" racestars would probably give you the feel you're looking for
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07-04-2020, 08:38 AM | #12 |
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I decided a couple of weeks ago that a gear change is not the way to go. I am now looking at intake manifold and E85. Thanks to all for the input.
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They will also push you towards LTs. I did that on my 2016 SS. But I will avoid that on my LT1. It sounds too good right now to spend all those $$ and ruin the sound and only pick up 15 or so HPs. But even with your plan you will feel the difference for sure. I did the E85 on my 16 but is PIA to keep up the E content. But having a good percentage will give you Camaro an extra kick.
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