gofastaj
11-04-2003, 02:25:00 AM
I got a 82 Camaro with a stock rear-end and i was wanting a detroit locker if anybody had one here. Am pretty sure it is a 7.5" 10 bolt...not real familiar with the thirdgens.
Thanks
A.J.
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1948 Pontiac Fastback Silver Streak 8
350/350 Chevy
Student at University of Northwestern Ohio
Crew Chief for 1980 Camaro Berlinetta and Medicap Pharmacy Racing
"Life Goes On But Drag Racing Continues"
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70RATZ28
11-04-2003, 07:03:00 PM
Dont waste your time. If you plan on keeping the car for a while and eventually making any decent power ditch it for a better rear. The 7.5's are garbage. With any sort of power and traction they break easily. They are unfortunately the same rears in the 4th gens as well. I had a 99 WS.6 and would go through a ring and pinion every couple of months w/ only about 320rwhp and around 350 ft lbs. Dont waste the money on a locker and start looking for a 12 bolt or even an 8.5" 10 bolt.
pdq67
11-04-2003, 08:48:00 PM
Or go over to either Currie and check out a nine inch or Mosers for their completely new 12 bolt..
pdq67
big gear head
11-04-2003, 11:16:00 PM
Strange Engineering also has a 12 bolt for the 3rd gen Camaro. I can get you a locker for the 7.5, but as stated above, it may not last long.
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gofastaj
11-05-2003, 02:20:00 PM
the reason why i was going to stick with the rear end is the guy who had it before was running constant low 12's but just last week he ran a 11.45 and gernaded the rear end. I will probably go to a 9" so i can change gears quick.
thanks guys
A.J.
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1948 Pontiac Fastback Silver Streak 8
350/350 Chevy
Student at University of Northwestern Ohio
Crew Chief for 1980 Camaro Berlinetta and Medicap Pharmacy Racing
"Life Goes On But Drag Racing Continues"
Bored and Bottle Fed
70RATZ28
11-05-2003, 11:57:00 PM
The 9" would definatley be a good idea. I thought you might have money consraints asking about the 7.5. I have known a lot of guys w/ 4 gens including myself to go 12's w/ the 7.5 w/ and w/out problems but they certainly NEVER like to go 11's.
gofastaj
11-06-2003, 09:23:00 PM
im pretty sure i will go with a 9" now. I can get just a housing with all the brackets and the torque arm bracket for 585 then i will get gears and axles and i will be set.
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1948 Pontiac Fastback Silver Streak 8
350/350 Chevy
Student at University of Northwestern Ohio
Crew Chief for 1980 Camaro Berlinetta and Medicap Pharmacy Racing
"Life Goes On But Drag Racing Continues"
Bored and Bottle Fed
