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ClemsonSixer 02-19-2010 10:44 AM

V6 to GT rear end swap?
 
How difficult of a process is this? What do I need to fully complete this swap, and do I need to get a re-tune for my SCT? What is the normal price range for a 8.8" out of a salvage yard? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks guys!

RyansQuick6 02-19-2010 11:09 AM

Welcome to the site.

It's a direct swap if you stay within your cars generation, do a search, this issue has been discussed almost weekly.

Shaunmac9128 02-19-2010 01:34 PM

You can find one for around $300-600 generally. It is a direct swap in. No need for a retune.

Fink 02-19-2010 02:15 PM

The only time you will have a problem is when you get a 8.8 out of a 94-98, the upper control arm bolt is a 12mm on 94-98 and on a 99-04 8.8 it is a 14mm.

Someone correct me if im wrong but Im pretty sure Im right.

RyansQuick6 02-19-2010 04:25 PM

Lower Control arm mount is a 12mm bolt in 94-98, 14mm in 99-04

PNYXPRESS 02-19-2010 05:59 PM

On that note---Is the width the same on 94-98 and 99-04?

neo8222 02-19-2010 06:15 PM

it's like 1/2" or 1" short something like that.

RyansQuick6 02-19-2010 10:04 PM

the older ones are 1" shorter OVERALL, so 1/2" spacers are needed on each end to compensate.

StangKid018 02-20-2010 05:42 AM


Originally Posted by Fink (Post 6827782)
The only time you will have a problem is when you get a 8.8 out of a 94-98, the upper control arm bolt is a 12mm on 94-98 and on a 99-04 8.8 it is a 14mm.

Someone correct me if im wrong but Im pretty sure Im right.

Don't forget the axels are a little shorter on the 94-98 years, thats the problem i ran into with my rear end without staying in the same year, unless your rear end comes with axels if you buy the 94-98 then youll be good, but if they dont then youll need to get shorter axels or your axle seals wont be sealed properly.

So cheaper imo to find the same year range rear end, long story short.


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