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Old 08-15-2012, 04:51 PM
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Can I install a posi into my factory rear that has 2.41 gears in it and will it work ?
This is for my 79 Camaro
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 04:53 PM
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ohh ya just swap out the center section with a LSD and you can also change the gearing to a 3.23 or a 3.73 (really any gearing you want) is this a 10 bolt?
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 06:08 PM
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Do you already have the posi?
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BasicConcepts
ohh ya just swap out the center section with a LSD and you can also change the gearing to a 3.23 or a 3.73 (really any gearing you want) is this a 10 bolt?
I pretty sure its a 10 bolt, i"d be suprised if it was anymore.

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Do you already have the posi?
Nope, not yet but hopefully soon.
I was thinking of a Auburn pro posi.
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BLK79
I pretty sure its a 10 bolt, i"d be suprised if it was anymore.

Nope, not yet but hopefully soon.
I was thinking of a Auburn pro posi.
All the 8.5" 10 bolt rears on 2nd Gens are the same housing. The carriers are sized for the ring gear, so if you're going to change to a 3 series, you need to change to a 3 series posi carrier to accept that ring gear.
They do make ring gear spacers that will allow you to install a 2 series posi carrier and a 3 series ring gear with a spacer. I just went through this last year with my Chevy powered Austin gasser that had a weird rearend in it. Couldn't find a posi carrier, or a proper 3 series carrier, so I ended up using the spacer and it is working great with my 3.73 gear set.
 
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Has anybody here tried the Powertrax Traction Systems (not talking about the Lock-Right). Liked it or no? The nice thing is it fits into your existing carrier and you don't have to setup your gears. POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEMS
 
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BLK79 maybe the power trax would be right for you.
 
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Originally Posted by Edwardgp
BLK79 maybe the power trax would be right for you.
Hey Camaro-69, why didn't you think of that?
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
Has anybody here tried the Powertrax Traction Systems (not talking about the Lock-Right). Liked it or no? The nice thing is it fits into your existing carrier and you don't have to setup your gears. POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEMS
I've had a Power Trax locker in my Camaro since 1978. I like it, and no problems.
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 08:36 AM
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Let us know what you decide and how it worked out.
 
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