DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENCES..... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

s13remi · 08-14-2017, 10:37 AM

This isn't a question about what gear is gonna be best for (insert some obscure combo here).
Ive got a 2012 Caprice and after 120,000 miles the diff has finally gave up the ghost. Only option is to go with some thing stronger and more performance minded. Ive spent some time searching and haven't found a definitive description on the differences between the v6 and v8 diff's. Im aware a6 v6 are non lsd and every thing else is. I know the auto LSD's are 3.27 and the MANUALS SS is a 3.45. My main concern is are there any strength differences between the two v6 and v8.

I found this, which appears to be a great deal, but you know what they say about something that is too good to be true.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-15-Chevro...BZeohp&vxp=mtr

Avenging Orange · 08-14-2017, 03:09 PM

Stock units are pretty stout. I think the question here is.....what kind of hp are you throwing at it......how hard do you drive it.

s13remi · 08-14-2017, 04:25 PM

It's a big cam, header, exhaust, and intake car. So nothing crazy. There are 325's out back which probably doesn't help. I think I'm gonna pick up the one I linked and do the offset bushings while I'm at it. I guess I was Just concerned I could end up with a weaker V6 option cause I didn't do enough research.

Synner · 08-14-2017, 11:26 PM

That pic is not a camaro diff.

Scottiemac · 08-15-2017, 07:44 AM

If you're looking for a rear on e bay I've had good dealings with the parts farm. Correct descriptions and detailed pics. Fair prices for their stuff.

seishuku · 08-15-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by s13remi

It's a big cam, header, exhaust, and intake car. So nothing crazy. There are 325's out back which probably doesn't help. I think I'm gonna pick up the one I linked and do the offset bushings while I'm at it. I guess I was Just concerned I could end up with a weaker V6 option cause I didn't do enough research.

V6 diff is the same as the other trims...

s13remi · 08-15-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by seishuku

V6 diff is the same as the other trims...

This is what I was looking for! thanks. Yes it says stock photo in description

Synner · 08-15-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by seishuku

V6 diff is the same as the other trims...

Wrong. V6 auto is not the same pumpkin, gear and has no posi. V6 manual and SS are the same unit but different gears and same crappy clutch posi. Then 1LE with 3.91 and same crappy clutch posi. Then Z/28 with 3.91 and gear posi.

seishuku · 08-16-2017, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Wrong. V6 auto is not the same pumpkin, gear and has no posi. V6 manual and SS are the same unit but different gears and same crappy clutch posi. Then 1LE with 3.91 and same crappy clutch posi. Then Z/28 with 3.91 and gear posi.

PARTLY wrong... Didn't realize the v6 auto was totally different, even uses different half shafts, I just figured they dumped in an open diff and different gearing. Whatev.

V6 manual and up is still the same diff barring different ratios.

Who would buy an auto v6 anyway?

s13remi · 08-27-2017, 03:34 PM

So exactly what I was afraid of happened. Despite the description saying it would work in an auto SS car, the diff I received doesn't fit my axles. Thanks LKQ. Looks like I received a bullshit auto V6 one

waybadsrad · 10-15-2017, 09:13 PM

I have a ss rear with 28k miles on it. I give you a good deal on me

jrhagen · 10-17-2017, 08:17 AM

Just get a 3.73 ZL1 diff.

JMI · 10-17-2017, 03:03 PM

V6 Auto= 7.6" ring gear
V8 Auto & Manual = 8.6" ring gear
V8 ZL1= 9.9" ring gear

JMI · 10-18-2017, 03:30 PM

lol....

08-14-2017, 10:37 AM	#1
s13remi Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 32	DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENCES..... This isn't a question about what gear is gonna be best for (insert some obscure combo here). Ive got a 2012 Caprice and after 120,000 miles the diff has finally gave up the ghost. Only option is to go with some thing stronger and more performance minded. Ive spent some time searching and haven't found a definitive description on the differences between the v6 and v8 diff's. Im aware a6 v6 are non lsd and every thing else is. I know the auto LSD's are 3.27 and the MANUALS SS is a 3.45. My main concern is are there any strength differences between the two v6 and v8. I found this, which appears to be a great deal, but you know what they say about something that is too good to be true. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-15-Chevro...BZeohp&vxp=mtr

08-14-2017, 03:09 PM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Stock units are pretty stout. I think the question here is.....what kind of hp are you throwing at it......how hard do you drive it. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

10-17-2017, 03:03 PM	#13
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 398	V6 Auto= 7.6" ring gear V8 Auto & Manual = 8.6" ring gear V8 ZL1= 9.9" ring gear __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

10-18-2017, 03:30 PM	#14
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 398	lol.... __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

08-14-2017, 04:25 PM	#3
s13remi Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 32	It's a big cam, header, exhaust, and intake car. So nothing crazy. There are 325's out back which probably doesn't help. I think I'm gonna pick up the one I linked and do the offset bushings while I'm at it. I guess I was Just concerned I could end up with a weaker V6 option cause I didn't do enough research.

08-14-2017, 11:26 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	That pic is not a camaro diff.

08-15-2017, 07:44 AM	#5
Scottiemac Drives: Black 2015 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 354	If you're looking for a rear on e bay I've had good dealings with the parts farm. Correct descriptions and detailed pics. Fair prices for their stuff.

08-27-2017, 03:34 PM	#10
s13remi Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 32	So exactly what I was afraid of happened. Despite the description saying it would work in an auto SS car, the diff I received doesn't fit my axles. Thanks LKQ. Looks like I received a bullshit auto V6 one

10-15-2017, 09:13 PM	#11
waybadsrad Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44	I have a ss rear with 28k miles on it. I give you a good deal on me

10-17-2017, 08:17 AM	#12
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Just get a 3.73 ZL1 diff.