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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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I have an auto 3.4L and while brake torqing helps to get both tires to spin, I can freely at a dead stop push the gas hard and break my tire loose, may be bad traction, but I don't think my engine has a lack of power. I know only one tire burns(pass. Side) but i'm not looking for stricly burnout factor, I want to press the gas and have my car be pushed by both tires evenly, I wouldn't even mind if i lost my tire spin entirly to gain both wheels to have power transfer......
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Yeah, I had 255/50's on my 94. They grabbed well and didn't want to break free without a lot of coaxing.
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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But I am still trying to understand if I can just change the rear gears to make it "POSI TRAC" or do I have to replace the enitre rear end?
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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you have to change the center section, the slug that the ring gear is bolted to.
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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And since you're asking, that means you'll have to pay someone to do it. That, or try and find a complete rearend out of a Z28 or T/A and swap the whole thing out.
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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So a z28 rear end will bolt up and my motor will have the ability to push it? and if so what exaclty would i be looking for? Year? Size? Details please.... I'm a noob to domestic, i've built nothing but turbo four bangers from import land, but I changed my life....lol.... and now I'm a proud owner of some muscle.....
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sicilian
So a z28 rear end will bolt up and my motor will have the ability to push it? and if so what exaclty would i be looking for? Year? Size? Details please.... I'm a noob to domestic, i've built nothing but turbo four bangers from import land, but I changed my life....lol.... and now I'm a proud owner of some muscle.....
No offense, but the 3.4L is kinda far from muscle...it's a nice grocery getting engine, but it doesn't compare to the kind of power a V8 has, even a stock one. I had a very good analogy to help compare, but it's not very appropriate so I'll go with this; the 3.4L is like Windows 95 and the LT1/LS1 are Windows 7 in comparison.

That aside, I'm liking where you're going with the car. I honestly don't think I've ever seen a yellow one and am looking forward to seeing it clear coated and polished/waxed!

And a Z28 or Trans Am rear will bolt up no problem. It's the same on the outside, just the insides are different. Your only other choice would be to buy a new or used carrier for a fourth gen V8 and have someone put it in for you...unless you want to take the time to learn how to do it, in which case, a book or DVD is highly recommended.
 
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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No offence taken...lol, but i think i am capapble of changing the rearend myself with proper learning and care, and thanks for the support on my build!
 
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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I took my car for alil drive today. Found out that my oil pan gasket is leaking in the rear. Not to much of a problem for me. I enjoy that kind of work and with the book in my hands I should have no issues.... Also I did abit more sanding and came across some shytty bondo work.... Hear are the pics:

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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Oh man, that's what they call SURPRISE! Not a good one though.
No doubt you must be using the "Can O' Worms" brand sandpaper eh?
 



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