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SS Performance · 07-08-2018, 05:55 PM

I have the Z/28 differential cooler. I was shocked when I read the instructions. Removing the exhaust, removing the drive shaft, dropping differential housing.

Before I start ripping my car apart I thought I would check with those of you that have already done this.

Any advice suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

olblue75 · 07-08-2018, 08:53 PM

I have a z28 to install myself with the cooler and thinking of running the plumbing a different way like up in the rear fender well.

Mgizzle · 07-13-2018, 10:59 PM

I have installed it and yeap....... its fun lol. Took me a day (10hrs) because I didnt have a hoist. In all honesty the worst part was fishing the front lines without much floor clearance but a friend did it on a hoist and took him 2 minutes lol.

Also, the exhaust is damn heavy as my chest was proof lol... but just take your time and you ll be fine. I lowered exhaust and diff on a crawler in the end and just pulled it out.

Synner · 07-14-2018, 01:29 PM

You run lines from rear to radiator so it's involved, no part of it was hard though.

07-08-2018, 05:55 PM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Who has installed the Z/28 differential cooler? I have the Z/28 differential cooler. I was shocked when I read the instructions. Removing the exhaust, removing the drive shaft, dropping differential housing. Before I start ripping my car apart I thought I would check with those of you that have already done this. Any advice suggestions would be greatly appreciated. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

07-08-2018, 08:53 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	I have a z28 to install myself with the cooler and thinking of running the plumbing a different way like up in the rear fender well. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-13-2018, 10:59 PM	#3
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	I have installed it and yeap....... its fun lol. Took me a day (10hrs) because I didnt have a hoist. In all honesty the worst part was fishing the front lines without much floor clearance but a friend did it on a hoist and took him 2 minutes lol. Also, the exhaust is damn heavy as my chest was proof lol... but just take your time and you ll be fine. I lowered exhaust and diff on a crawler in the end and just pulled it out. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

07-14-2018, 01:29 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	You run lines from rear to radiator so it's involved, no part of it was hard though.