grandkodiak
01-14-2006, 12:33 PM
I'm ready now to purcahse a set of 4.10's and I've been looking online for an all in one package... but I keep seeing different places advertise different special parts depending on what you have. I have no idea what kind of differential I have, other then its 3.42 in ratio. I have ABS and traction control, an M6 and its a 1996 dual cat LT1 trans am. Id like to retain both ABS and traction control. I would like to go SLP route simply because they have the most literature on whats needed, and they have a shop about an hour south of me so if i need to bust balls about warrenty work they are right here. i want the 4.10's, anything and everything required for thier install including fluids, bolts gaskets you name it, and a rear girdle to help add some support in the rear since i cant afford a 12 bolt in the near future.
SLP says this in thier description of thier 4.10 kit:
"4.10 Gear Sets Require Paddle-Pin Kit (Part #64002) to complete installation on vehicles equipped with a Zexel-Torsen differential"
Do I fall under this category?
They also say this:
"Please check your stock differential prior to purchasing, as some applications will require a reluctor ring for proper installation. To help you complete your gear ratio swap on your 7.5" differential*, SLP now has available the reluctor ring to retain your ABS operation. No longer will you have to search the dealership shelves looking for this ring. SLP has them!
* Only needed when changing from a 2-series carrier "
Do I fall under that aswell? I have no idea what a series carrier is, i was told a few months ago but i long forgot, and really could care less... i only need to know for the application of what parts i NEED to get. I dont think I NEED to change my differential, nor would I want to to save money and hassle, but must I to change over to 4.10?
Other then those 3 parts, I'll be getting the fluid, gm limited slip adder fluid and the aluminum girdle for the back. they "suggest" i get the installation kit aswell for the 4.10's which i was going to get anyway so the garage doing the install wont bitch that they are missing parts and delay the install. its my only car so i want everything available for minimal downtown.
I was also concidering getting a new driveshaft, but i need info. i dont need the best of the best, but i'd like something smoother and stronger then stock. and i'm only concidering it at this point, and only because i think that it would be a pretty fast operation to do if they are already having to install gears which would save me money in the long run if i decided to do it later. labors nearly $100 hour around here so even if i can save them 15 minutes its worth it. i'm having headers installed soon and i'll be having the plugs and wires replaced jsut because it will save me loads of money since its a 10 minute job with the manifolds off :)
SLP says this in thier description of thier 4.10 kit:
"4.10 Gear Sets Require Paddle-Pin Kit (Part #64002) to complete installation on vehicles equipped with a Zexel-Torsen differential"
Do I fall under this category?
They also say this:
"Please check your stock differential prior to purchasing, as some applications will require a reluctor ring for proper installation. To help you complete your gear ratio swap on your 7.5" differential*, SLP now has available the reluctor ring to retain your ABS operation. No longer will you have to search the dealership shelves looking for this ring. SLP has them!
* Only needed when changing from a 2-series carrier "
Do I fall under that aswell? I have no idea what a series carrier is, i was told a few months ago but i long forgot, and really could care less... i only need to know for the application of what parts i NEED to get. I dont think I NEED to change my differential, nor would I want to to save money and hassle, but must I to change over to 4.10?
Other then those 3 parts, I'll be getting the fluid, gm limited slip adder fluid and the aluminum girdle for the back. they "suggest" i get the installation kit aswell for the 4.10's which i was going to get anyway so the garage doing the install wont bitch that they are missing parts and delay the install. its my only car so i want everything available for minimal downtown.
I was also concidering getting a new driveshaft, but i need info. i dont need the best of the best, but i'd like something smoother and stronger then stock. and i'm only concidering it at this point, and only because i think that it would be a pretty fast operation to do if they are already having to install gears which would save me money in the long run if i decided to do it later. labors nearly $100 hour around here so even if i can save them 15 minutes its worth it. i'm having headers installed soon and i'll be having the plugs and wires replaced jsut because it will save me loads of money since its a 10 minute job with the manifolds off :)