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SGNL99 · 12-13-2012, 07:24 PM

I know, not another "just ordered my 1le 3.91 gears" thread, but what the heck. I spent the last 2 days e-mailing Erik@Lashway Motorsports and I can't say how easy it was to work with him! Top notch customer service addressing all my concerns. I ordered their diff swap kit so I can do the changeout myself next month while I'm putting in my BMR stage 2 kit. After some advice on this forum I concluded the extra money now for the billet main caps and new diff cover is cheap insurance over a blowout later. Can't wait to get these bad boys installed!

fldrummer · 12-14-2012, 04:31 PM

You'll love the new get-up-and-go when you get those installed...Erik & Josh are great to work with also.

SC2150 · 12-14-2012, 05:17 PM

SGNL99 · 12-31-2012, 08:24 PM

So while I'm waiting for my new diff to arrive, I can't help but keep drooling over the other options out there. I came across Ted's posi upgrade on his site that says it includes detailed install instructions. Has anyone done this upgrade by themselves or is this best left to the pros? Just wondering in case I get the itch.

Supercharged SS · 12-31-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SGNL99

So while I'm waiting for my new diff to arrive, I can't help but keep drooling over the other options out there. I came across Ted's posi upgrade on his site that says it includes detailed install instructions. Has anyone done this upgrade by themselves or is this best left to the pros? Just wondering in case I get the itch.

The billet caps need to be precisely measured and then cut. Unless you have the equipment to do this, and you may very well have everything, it's prob best to let a pro handle it. A poorly set up rear will bring nothing but problems.

ssmike · 12-31-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SGNL99

So while I'm waiting for my new diff to arrive, I can't help but keep drooling over the other options out there. I came across Ted's posi upgrade on his site that says it includes detailed install instructions. Has anyone done this upgrade by themselves or is this best left to the pros? Just wondering in case I get the itch.

Lashaway can do that mod. Give Eric a call before they ship it! Does the stage 2 kit include diff bushings? They're a must if you changing out the diff!

Supercharged SS · 12-31-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Lashaway can do that mod. Give Eric a call before they ship it! Does the stage 2 kit include diff bushings? They're a must if you changing out the diff!

The diff bushings aren't worth it. We ended up going with the stock ones with different hardware and got better performance out of it. My aftermarket diff bushings didn't last under heavy abuse.

ssmike · 12-31-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

The diff bushings aren't worth it. We ended up going with the stock ones with different hardware and got better performance out of it. My aftermarket diff bushings didn't last under heavy abuse.

Really? Which aftermarket ones did you use?

Supercharged SS · 12-31-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Really? Which aftermarket ones did you use?

I think the pfadt. Two years and they were all played out. I was able to remove them by hand.:(. They did fly across Teds shop quite nicely!

SGNL99 · 12-31-2012, 09:56 PM

I'll have to shoot Erik an email. He's waiting on a new core (or one to be returned) to start my build. I got the billet main caps and upgraded LPW support cover with my order. I have the BMR street bushings in my kit, and for my driving habits they should do just fine. I didn't see that Lashway offered the upgraded posi as part of their package so that's why I wanted to know if I could install it myself after all the rest of the diff is already set up. Thanks for the replies.

2012REDSS · 12-31-2012, 10:12 PM

The posi mod isn't hard to do except you have to pull the posi unit out of the rear and take it apart. I had the shop put the posi mod in when they did my 3.91s and watched them do the mod.

John Deere Racer · 12-31-2012, 10:15 PM

Ull love them
Night and day difference

Ever Sence 92- 93 when gm started putting m6 in vettes and f-body
They should have done 4.10 or a 3.90

Actually gets better mpg also

The Blue Ox · 01-01-2013, 01:40 PM

Yep, You will love em! Instead of an animal, You will have a Beast!!

IndeedSS1 · 01-01-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

The diff bushings aren't worth it. We ended up going with the stock ones with different hardware and got better performance out of it. My aftermarket diff bushings didn't last under heavy abuse.

It figures. I couldn't find anyone that didn't recommend the aftermarket differential bushings, including my local LS shop.

12-13-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	New Gears Coming! I know, not another "just ordered my 1le 3.91 gears" thread, but what the heck. I spent the last 2 days e-mailing Erik@Lashway Motorsports and I can't say how easy it was to work with him! Top notch customer service addressing all my concerns. I ordered their diff swap kit so I can do the changeout myself next month while I'm putting in my BMR stage 2 kit. After some advice on this forum I concluded the extra money now for the billet main caps and new diff cover is cheap insurance over a blowout later. Can't wait to get these bad boys installed! __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

12-14-2012, 04:31 PM	#2
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	You'll love the new get-up-and-go when you get those installed...Erik & Josh are great to work with also. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

12-31-2012, 08:24 PM	#4
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	So while I'm waiting for my new diff to arrive, I can't help but keep drooling over the other options out there. I came across Ted's posi upgrade on his site that says it includes detailed install instructions. Has anyone done this upgrade by themselves or is this best left to the pros? Just wondering in case I get the itch. __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

12-31-2012, 09:56 PM	#10
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	I'll have to shoot Erik an email. He's waiting on a new core (or one to be returned) to start my build. I got the billet main caps and upgraded LPW support cover with my order. I have the BMR street bushings in my kit, and for my driving habits they should do just fine. I didn't see that Lashway offered the upgraded posi as part of their package so that's why I wanted to know if I could install it myself after all the rest of the diff is already set up. Thanks for the replies. __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

12-31-2012, 10:15 PM	#12
John Deere Racer Drives: 2013 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Williamsport,IN Posts: 915	Ull love them Night and day difference Ever Sence 92- 93 when gm started putting m6 in vettes and f-body They should have done 4.10 or a 3.90 Actually gets better mpg also __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 black on black 10 spokes 592rwhp 616rwtq bolt ons only www.mikenorrismotorsports.com Www.lgmotorsports.com

12-14-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063

12-31-2012, 10:12 PM	#11
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	The posi mod isn't hard to do except you have to pull the posi unit out of the rear and take it apart. I had the shop put the posi mod in when they did my 3.91s and watched them do the mod.

01-01-2013, 01:40 PM	#13
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Yep, You will love em! Instead of an animal, You will have a Beast!!