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Joe.G · 10-31-2023, 07:48 AM

Z/28 Rear Differential direct bolt into an SS?

SS Driveshaft and axles work?
Cooler could be used or plugged?

Thanks

Leadsled · 10-31-2023, 07:53 AM

Yes axles are a direct bolt in. Not sure about the cooler

Coz3z3 · 10-31-2023, 10:50 AM

Yes everything should swap over. Cooler can be plugged if not using. If using, would have to get the lines. They come from the transmission. The transmission is the pump as well to pump the fluid. So if using as a standalone, would have to integrate a pump to move the fluid.

CamaroCracka · 10-31-2023, 04:00 PM

Running one in the vert. I hooked up the cooler with 6an black nylon braided line and made adapters from factory hose ends with a flaring tool. That connects to 6an/6an male/male and the trans and radiator took 6an/6ORB male/male fittings. I currently run 1LE axles which are very close to the Z28 axles; in fact, I could not tell the difference when I had them side by side.

Joe.G · 10-31-2023, 05:31 PM

Do the Z/28 hold less oil then the SS because of the cooler taking up space? Do you run the same oil as the True Trac Diff's? Non syn no additives?

Coz3z3 · 11-01-2023, 01:45 PM

I can't remember capacity off the top of my head. I run Amsoil in both of mine. Z/28 and 1LE. The 1LE gets the additive in it. The Z does not. The torsion diff does not require the additive.

CamaroCracka · 11-23-2023, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

Do the Z/28 hold less oil then the SS because of the cooler taking up space? Do you run the same oil as the True Trac Diff's? Non syn no additives?

Without the cooler, I would put in one quart and posi additive. With the cooler, I just put in the quart because the Torsen style carrier does not need posi additive. It took the whole quart and was full.

That cooler is not that big. It bolts to the rear cover.

Infidel67 · 11-23-2023, 06:25 PM

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10-31-2023, 07:48 AM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Z/28 Rear Differential direct bolt into an SS? Z/28 Rear Differential direct bolt into an SS? SS Driveshaft and axles work? Cooler could be used or plugged? Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-31-2023, 07:53 AM	#2
Leadsled Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Columbia Posts: 215 View My Garage	Yes axles are a direct bolt in. Not sure about the cooler __________________ TSP 229/244 .629"/615" CAM w/ a bunch of goodies 465whp/443tq tuned by MayhemMotorsports-NC

10-31-2023, 04:00 PM	#4
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Running one in the vert. I hooked up the cooler with 6an black nylon braided line and made adapters from factory hose ends with a flaring tool. That connects to 6an/6an male/male and the trans and radiator took 6an/6ORB male/male fittings. I currently run 1LE axles which are very close to the Z28 axles; in fact, I could not tell the difference when I had them side by side. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

10-31-2023, 05:31 PM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Do the Z/28 hold less oil then the SS because of the cooler taking up space? Do you run the same oil as the True Trac Diff's? Non syn no additives? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

11-23-2023, 06:25 PM	#8
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	I'm getting older so I forget faster...subbed __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

10-31-2023, 10:50 AM	#3
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	Yes everything should swap over. Cooler can be plugged if not using. If using, would have to get the lines. They come from the transmission. The transmission is the pump as well to pump the fluid. So if using as a standalone, would have to integrate a pump to move the fluid.

11-01-2023, 01:45 PM	#6
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	I can't remember capacity off the top of my head. I run Amsoil in both of mine. Z/28 and 1LE. The 1LE gets the additive in it. The Z does not. The torsion diff does not require the additive.