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Kooter81 · 04-09-2009, 11:56 AM

This is the email I got from GM Training on the question of it the rear diff on the Camaro is a locker since the RPO code is "G80" like the trucks G80 locker:

"Thank you for your question concerning the all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. You asked, “Is the limited slip differential a g80 locker? the rpo order code in autobook shows "g80" as the code for the limited slip rear differential.”

Although the order code is G80, the Camaro has a Limited Slip Differential. It is not a locking differential like those found on our trucks.

Thanks again for your inquiry. Good luck and good selling!

The Camaro Marketing Team

There you have it, right from the horses mouth!!!

CTS · 04-09-2009, 12:11 PM

My CTS has G80 and it says Limited Slip Differential on the window sticker.

Limited slip differentials are normally installed in cars. All light duty trucks equipped with RPO G80 make use of a locking differential and it not the same as used in cars. There is a huge difference in how they work. The limited slip will never completely lock up whereas the G80 in the truck will lock when one week spins 100 more rpm's and will unlock about 25mph.

Silver Streak · 04-09-2009, 12:16 PM

Great info, thanks for the post!

Kooter81 · 04-09-2009, 12:22 PM

I had seen a thread about this some time ago and sent in a question via GM Training to get the right answer to the question of this. You are right CTS there is a big difference in limited slip versus a locker. With the limited slip and the Traction control/Stabilitrac stability control the Camaro should hook up really nice.

dougmac · 04-09-2009, 12:24 PM

That is a big relief ... was not all that keen on having an Eaton "Grenade-80" in a car I'm considering buying !!

Doug

TheCaptain · 04-09-2009, 03:54 PM

Nice to know! My old Caprice has a G80 in it. And you're hard pressed to get it stuck!
Wasn't able to get a G85 (fwd lsd) in my Cobalt though, i wanted it...

srstewart03 · 05-11-2010, 08:11 PM

I'm about to install some 410 gears in my car and i want a locker......410 posi trac ring a bell to anyone. A must have for my car. I love to play. and as long as your not welding the gears or running a spool then street characteristics are fine.

So please somebody tell me where i can find a full locker....just pm me. thanks

04-09-2009, 11:56 AM	#1
Kooter81 Rhinelander Autocenter Drives: 4X4 Tahoe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods Posts: 90	G80 locking diff or limited slip??? The facts!! This is the email I got from GM Training on the question of it the rear diff on the Camaro is a locker since the RPO code is "G80" like the trucks G80 locker: "Thank you for your question concerning the all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. You asked, “Is the limited slip differential a g80 locker? the rpo order code in autobook shows "g80" as the code for the limited slip rear differential.” Although the order code is G80, the Camaro has a Limited Slip Differential. It is not a locking differential like those found on our trucks. Thanks again for your inquiry. Good luck and good selling! The Camaro Marketing Team There you have it, right from the horses mouth!!! __________________ Dave Dart Certified Internet Manager GM Truck Specialist Rhinelander GM Autocenter Rhinelander WI 54501 daved@rhinelandergm.com www.rhinelandergm.com

04-09-2009, 12:11 PM	#2
CTS Drives: 2021 Sierra Denali 6.2L/10sp CC 4WD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houghton, Michigan Posts: 234 View My Garage	My CTS has G80 and it says Limited Slip Differential on the window sticker. Limited slip differentials are normally installed in cars. All light duty trucks equipped with RPO G80 make use of a locking differential and it not the same as used in cars. There is a huge difference in how they work. The limited slip will never completely lock up whereas the G80 in the truck will lock when one week spins 100 more rpm's and will unlock about 25mph. __________________ Mike Synthoil Supply 2021 GMC Sierra Denali CC Ultimate 6.2L

04-09-2009, 12:16 PM	#3
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	Great info, thanks for the post! __________________ *"What? You wanna lay the fate of the world on that kids Camaro? That's cool!"* *"The future is in the windshield, not the rear-view mirror!"* *"If you haven't gone a 175 mph on land, you haven't lived! That's just a fact!" - Ricky Bobby*

04-09-2009, 12:22 PM	#4
Kooter81 Rhinelander Autocenter Drives: 4X4 Tahoe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods Posts: 90	I had seen a thread about this some time ago and sent in a question via GM Training to get the right answer to the question of this. You are right CTS there is a big difference in limited slip versus a locker. With the limited slip and the Traction control/Stabilitrac stability control the Camaro should hook up really nice. __________________ Dave Dart Certified Internet Manager GM Truck Specialist Rhinelander GM Autocenter Rhinelander WI 54501 daved@rhinelandergm.com www.rhinelandergm.com

04-09-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Nice to know! My old Caprice has a G80 in it. And you're hard pressed to get it stuck! Wasn't able to get a G85 (fwd lsd) in my Cobalt though, i wanted it... __________________

04-09-2009, 12:24 PM	#5
dougmac Drives: 2011 V6 MCA & 1969 GT Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 112	That is a big relief ... was not all that keen on having an Eaton "Grenade-80" in a car I'm considering buying !! Doug

05-11-2010, 08:11 PM	#7
srstewart03 Drives: 2010 2SS RS stroker 422 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: omaha texas Posts: 22 View My Garage	well somebody tell me how to get a locker for it I'm about to install some 410 gears in my car and i want a locker......410 posi trac ring a bell to anyone. A must have for my car. I love to play. and as long as your not welding the gears or running a spool then street characteristics are fine. So please somebody tell me where i can find a full locker....just pm me. thanks

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