[glanzergtx]

What made your decision on rear differential? Also the differentials are just a drop in replacement correct besides tuning for the gears? How much will the gears affect mileage? Pros and cons between the two?

Thanks

 

[Silverado777]

I went with 3.27's because of the cost. I found some for pretty cheap. If I would have found one cheap enough I would have went with 3.45's. However, now that I have more mods I'm glad I went with the 3.27's since I have a hard enough time keeping traction as is. They are a direct drop in and yes you will need tuning so the trans can shift correctly. I can't really comment on mileage since I switched to e85 at the same time so now I get 10.5mpg.

All in all I say it depends on your mods and what you have plans in the future. I would love to do 3.45's if the 1st gear in the trans was a little taller.

 

[glanzergtx]

My future would just be FI down the road. The car is cammed, heads, header, intake, ricks ported TB & upper intake. Made 461 whp. In working on a circle D stall 2800-3000 right now. Then this is my next mod

 

[srt/gtx]

Is thier a big diff between the 3.27 and 3.45 and say i never do forced induction maybe just a cam and or 75 shot of oxide

 

[hivoltagedriver]

From what I have seen, I will be doing the 3.27 gears in mine. Probably my next mod. If you know where to look, you can pick up a 3.27 Camaro LSD for less than $600. I have HP Tuners now, so that part won't cost me anything.

With stock gears, most people are barely getting into 4th gear at the track (1/4 mi). With 3.27's, they are using about half of 4th, and with 3.45's it seems like they are using most of 4th.

In 6th gear with stock 2.92 gears at 70mph, you would be running around 1800 rpm. With 3.27's, about 2000rpm, and with 3.45's around 2100rpm. The problem with 3.45's is that our 1st gear is so short (4.02), so 1st becomes almost useless without sticky tires.

I plan on more power in the future, so I'm going with 3.27s

 

[Geryder23]

From what I have seen, I will be doing the 3.27 gears in mine. Probably my next mod. If you know where to look, you can pick up a 3.27 Camaro LSD for less than $600. I have HP Tuners now, so that part won't cost me anything.

With stock gears, most people are barely getting into 4th gear at the track (1/4 mi). With 3.27's, they are using about half of 4th, and with 3.45's it seems like they are using most of 4th.

In 6th gear with stock 2.92 gears at 70mph, you would be running around 1800 rpm. With 3.27's, about 2000rpm, and with 3.45's around 2100rpm. The problem with 3.45's is that our 1st gear is so short (4.02), so 1st becomes almost useless without sticky tires.

I plan on more power in the future, so I'm going with 3.27s

Where should I look to get the 3.27 gears for less than $600.00? Please share your knowledge

 

[hivoltagedriver]

car-part.com is a direct link to the inventory of most of the salvage yards in the nation. I have seen them as cheap as $550. Cleveland Pick-A-part frequently has them in stock, and you can usually talk a salvage yard down a little on price, especially if you find one local that you can stop in and pay cash for.

Search for carrier, not differential in the part selection BTW.

 

[Geryder23]

Thank you sir!

 

[dmarple80]

Also check ebay and camaro5.com

 

[Geryder23]

What year Camaro do yall normally search for when looking for gear replacement?

 

[hayabusa160]

I have 3.45 yea if you take traction control off and romp first you are going to have a smoke show lol

It's nice on the highway tho when you step on it

 

[06PBM]

3.27's here. I've had them in about 2 weeks now and I love it. I could see where the 3.45 is a tire shredder cause I'm having a little problem in first gear myself. Hasn't been tuned yet but that'll happen when it goes over to Rick in a couple weeks.

 

[AEMG8GT]

I'm also into looking at getting 3.27's. Does it have to be a Camaro or can you get one from a GXP. What all do I need for the swap?

 

[AEMG8GT]

I just found a 3.27 diff close to me and its the whole carrier or the guy said its the aluminum housing, all gears. He called it the complete differential assembly/pumkin. Is this right and what else do I need. THANKS

 

[Silver Bullet]

I just found a 3.27 diff close to me and its the whole carrier or the guy said its the aluminum housing, all gears. He called it the complete differential assembly/pumkin. Is this right and what else do I need. THANKS

Yes the way he described it that is what you want. You might want to consider swapping out diff bushing while you are doing it.

 

[AEMG8GT]

Yes the way he described it that is what you want. You might want to consider swapping out diff bushing while you are doing it.

What bushings should I swap out and what is the recommended brand.

 

[hivoltagedriver]

You could have gotten an GXP diff... if you could find one for sale and wanted to caugh up the money for it. The Camaro diff is much easier to find and cheaper. Make sure that the one you get did not come out of a V6 Camaro, as I do not believe they have the limited slip. There is a 3.27 ratio for the V6 cars, and one for the V8 SS cars.

BMR, Whiteline, Pedders, etc... for the bushings. There are three mounting points where the diff bolts into the car, and there are bushings in all three locations. They come as a kit. I think mine were like $65?? maybe. Also, do yourself a favor and change the fluid (if the diff you get still has fluid in it) while you're at it, even if it has low miles on it.

 

[Silver Bullet]

What bushings should I swap out and what is the recommended brand.

I haven't used these myself but other members have recommended them and its probably one of the cheapest sets you'll find.

 

[AEMG8GT]

Thanks for the help. The diff i found was a 3.27 out of a camaro ss and yes it was relatively cheap and only had 200 miles. I have a question though. Does putting in a higher diff mean ill get more or less wheel spin on launch and will it mess up my clutches or stall anymore or less than my stock diff?

 

[AEMG8GT]

As far as bushings go Im really not sure of anything about them. But if I call one of the locations you mentioned will the be able to help me or do i need a specific size of bushings because of the Camaro diff. Also what fluid is most recomended. Sorry for all the questions but I really appreciate it. Im wanting to do this and make sure I have all the parts and components so im not stuck.