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IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 · 05-08-2022, 10:44 AM

I'm doing DSS axles. So should I replace the differential too? I'm looking at the worm drive differentials. I already have cradle bushings and all BMR peices trailing arms, toe rods and LCA arms and wheel hop is not an issue but with the power I'm hoping to make. I'd like to upgrade the IRS as best as I can without going to a solid rear axle.

CamaroCracka · 05-08-2022, 02:43 PM

The ultimate strength would be a Torsen carrier in a ZL1 diff, or a 9" or s60 setup. A Torsen carrier in the 8.6 should hold quite a bit of power. A number of guys on here have done that. I've never heard anyone say they broke one.

IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 · 05-08-2022, 03:00 PM

I've thought about doing a ZL1 diff but it's hard finding an auto version with the 3.23 gear plus I ordered a DSS driveshaft already for the SS rear-end.

NoDakZ/28 · 05-09-2022, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1

I've thought about doing a ZL1 diff but it's hard finding an auto version with the 3.23 gear plus I ordered a DSS driveshaft already for the SS rear-end.

DSS has adapter kits so you can change at anytime.

05-08-2022, 10:44 AM	#1
IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wichita,KS Posts: 603	Rear diff upgrades/DSS axles I'm doing DSS axles. So should I replace the differential too? I'm looking at the worm drive differentials. I already have cradle bushings and all BMR peices trailing arms, toe rods and LCA arms and wheel hop is not an issue but with the power I'm hoping to make. I'd like to upgrade the IRS as best as I can without going to a solid rear axle. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS, 6.0 iron block forged bottom end, Dart heads, BTR intake, Huron twin turbo kit, Summit stage 3 twin turbo cam, Circle D stage 4 6L90, 3800 FTI converter. BMR suspension, Viking coil overs, Fore triple pump fuel system.

05-08-2022, 02:43 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	The ultimate strength would be a Torsen carrier in a ZL1 diff, or a 9" or s60 setup. A Torsen carrier in the 8.6 should hold quite a bit of power. A number of guys on here have done that. I've never heard anyone say they broke one. __________________ 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.

05-08-2022, 03:00 PM	#3
IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wichita,KS Posts: 603	I've thought about doing a ZL1 diff but it's hard finding an auto version with the 3.23 gear plus I ordered a DSS driveshaft already for the SS rear-end. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS, 6.0 iron block forged bottom end, Dart heads, BTR intake, Huron twin turbo kit, Summit stage 3 twin turbo cam, Circle D stage 4 6L90, 3800 FTI converter. BMR suspension, Viking coil overs, Fore triple pump fuel system.