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BlackoutLFX · 09-19-2013, 04:19 PM

I have a 2012 LFX A6 Camaro and I just changed the whole rear differential(2012), axles and hubs from a SS M6 so it's a 3.45. My fyi is I DID NOT HAVE TO CHANGE THE DRIVE SHAFT, Everything bolted right up! This is and expensive modification but well worth it if you really like your 2012 A6, and want it more get up and go.

13blackLS · 09-19-2013, 04:44 PM

Hmmm..id assume itd be the same for a 2013? If this is true for a '13 2ls...i might change mine out cause i can get the parts at a good price...

darcycook · 09-19-2013, 08:20 PM

I have all the parts but drive shaft ,i have a 2013 1LT LFX A6 , same end on the A6 drive shaft as the SS DIFF.?

TwentyTen2SSRS · 09-19-2013, 08:53 PM

How much does this run? What's the impact? Noob question I'm sure..

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911medic · 09-20-2013, 07:30 AM

Sikoriko · 09-20-2013, 07:32 AM

Where did you get the SS rear end, dealer? Aftermarket? Now you got me thinking. Thanks

BlackoutLFX · 09-21-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

Where did you get the SS rear end, dealer? Aftermarket? Now you got me thinking. Thanks

Ebay, low mileage parts can be found all over ebay and the net. I got the ss axles from SLP with less than 10 miles on them. Hubs I got at the dealer, I bought a used ss drive shaft from a parts salvage site, but I did not have to use it. It's for sale.

BlackoutLFX · 09-21-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

How much does this run? What's the impact? Noob question I'm sure..

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Complete LSD differentials are around 600-900 used low mileage, ss axles were $170 shipped, hubs at my dealer were $191 plus tax each, installation $375. SS drive shaft was $200 low mileage shipped, but was not installed. My butt dyno is quite happy with these gears, plus now it is limited slip.

BlackoutLFX · 09-21-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by darcycook

I have all the parts but drive shaft ,i have a 2013 LFX A6 , same end on the A6 drive shaft as the SS DIFF.?

I would think it would be the same, but if you have all the stuff but the shaft you should put it on the rack and see. I'll bet it bolts right in like my stuff did. The ss drive shaft is too short btw, o and did I mention for sale?

ksspeed · 09-26-2013, 12:07 PM

Im just wondering, is your car a 2ls that you did the conversion without needing the drive shaft?

BlackoutLFX · 12-01-2013, 07:36 PM

yea it's a 2 ls

ksspeed · 12-02-2013, 01:00 PM

Awsome news, i hope to do the same with my 2ls down the road, was going to try the richmond gear swap until i heard it wouldnt work on our carrier. Thanks for the info

BlackoutLFX · 12-03-2013, 08:15 AM

yea, richmond still owes me a carrier and gears...I had to spend 500 bucks to tell them that the gears won't work on the 2ls.....

Tajefe Couple · 08-25-2015, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackoutLFX

I have a 2012 LFX A6 Camaro and I just changed the whole rear differential(2012), axles and hubs from a SS M6 so it's a 3.45. My fyi is I DID NOT HAVE TO CHANGE THE DRIVE SHAFT, Everything bolted right up! This is and expensive modification but well worth it if you really like your 2012 A6, and want it more get up and go.

Sorry to trouble you but can you tell me why everyone swaps hubs? When I looked up part numbers they appeared the same for all the ss axles. Really want to do the swap but can't get an answer anywhere hopefully you can help. Just trying to swap to a 3:27 lsd for now.
Thanks in advance and again sorry for yet another swap question.

09-19-2013, 04:19 PM	#1
BlackoutLFX Drives: 2012, Black 2LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 490 View My Garage	Did not have to change drive shaft 2012 LFX SS differential swap I have a 2012 LFX A6 Camaro and I just changed the whole rear differential(2012), axles and hubs from a SS M6 so it's a 3.45. My fyi is I DID NOT HAVE TO CHANGE THE DRIVE SHAFT, Everything bolted right up! This is and expensive modification but well worth it if you really like your 2012 A6, and want it more get up and go.

09-19-2013, 08:20 PM	#3
darcycook Drives: 2013 v6 auto 1LT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 96	REALY ? I have all the parts but drive shaft ,i have a 2013 1LT LFX A6 , same end on the A6 drive shaft as the SS DIFF.? Last edited by darcycook; 09-26-2013 at 03:04 PM.

09-19-2013, 08:53 PM	#4
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09-20-2013, 07:30 AM	#5
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09-19-2013, 04:44 PM	#2
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	Hmmm..id assume itd be the same for a 2013? If this is true for a '13 2ls...i might change mine out cause i can get the parts at a good price...

09-20-2013, 07:32 AM	#6
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Where did you get the SS rear end, dealer? Aftermarket? Now you got me thinking. Thanks

09-26-2013, 12:07 PM	#10
ksspeed Drives: 2013, Camaro 2LS (BRM) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Eudora, Ks. 66025 Posts: 56	Im just wondering, is your car a 2ls that you did the conversion without needing the drive shaft?

12-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#11
BlackoutLFX Drives: 2012, Black 2LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 490 View My Garage	yea it's a 2 ls

12-02-2013, 01:00 PM	#12
ksspeed Drives: 2013, Camaro 2LS (BRM) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Eudora, Ks. 66025 Posts: 56	Awsome news, i hope to do the same with my 2ls down the road, was going to try the richmond gear swap until i heard it wouldnt work on our carrier. Thanks for the info

12-03-2013, 08:15 AM	#13
BlackoutLFX Drives: 2012, Black 2LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 490 View My Garage	yea, richmond still owes me a carrier and gears...I had to spend 500 bucks to tell them that the gears won't work on the 2ls.....