headmechanic Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just wondering if anyone has changed rearends over to a chevy or ford rearend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galderdi Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I don't specifically know of anyone who has. But I suspect it has been done by people drag racing their Z. But unless you are drag racing it would be a step backwards going from independant to Live rear end. Having said that, the latest camaro runs independant rear. Anyone know the size of their diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luseboy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I want to say the RIPS Z has a ford 9", but not positive. I know someone in australia has it, saw a pic somewhere. Maybe check auszcar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) It's been done by about a half-dozen members here... both Ford 9" and Chevy 12-bolt. I even recall one fellow installing a Dana 60. However, the emerging "wisdom" is that judicious selection of components, together with chassis reinforcement, is sufficient to put a S30 into the 9-second range retaining the basic OEM suspension architecture. This of course can be debated back and forth. Built "properly", neither option is cheap. BTW I'm about 60 miles north-west of you (speaking to the original poster).... 1978Z with a big-block Chevy engine, basically stock suspension, chassis heavily altered/reinforced. Edited September 28, 2012 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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