[White GXP Gem]

Any leads on a low mileage or otherwise decent condition differential for a '08-'09 G8

GXP 6-speed manual I would greatly appreciate it. Trying to get my daily driver back on the road🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

 

[PONY MAN]

Location? Try eBay or car-part.com. On car-part.com be sure to call and inquire first as oftentimes the items once listed aren't updated to reflect being sold, etc.

 

[yutzybrian]

Upgrade to a Camaro 1LE 3.91 diff, you won't regret it.

 

[White GXP Gem]

OK thanks I will look into that.

 

[White GXP Gem]

Location San Francisco Bay Area

 

[GreenMartian]

A few years ago I was trying to sell my GXP diff, but with the ever increasing rarity of GXP parts I've decided to keep all of my parts. I have the Camaro 1LE 3.91 installed now and I would recommend the diff. If possible, also upgrade the axles to help keep the wheel hop to a minimum.

 

[BAS G8]

Any chance of rebuilding it or was the damage terminal.

 

[Sheffield Steve]

I think the diff in the 2014-2017 Chevy SS (Holden Commodore VF) is the same and fits just fine. You might want to confirm though.

 

[T-Type]

I would recommend swapping it out for something that has a lot of aftermarket support. Sounds like the Camaro 1LE is the ticket.

If your concern is originality then get yours rebuilt. Should still be possible though I can't say for sure.

 

[GT Drew]

If you are going to sell it soon, rebuild yours. If you are going to drive it hard? Buy a fifth Gen Camaro diff and add the gear you want. Less likely to break

 

[White GXP Gem]

Thank you all for your feedback. It has been extremely helpful. More than likely I am going to go the 1LE swap route and I'm going to rebuild my old one and keep it available just in case. The rear axles and wheel-hop is also something I will look further into as it has already been an issue. I appreciate you all.

 

[Grey Ghost]

I have a 87k mile 3.7 GXP differential but I am in Northern VA. Shipping would be expensive.

 

[White GXP Gem]

Thank you but I would need something in the lower mi range. I will keep you in mind however cause, you never know.

 

[JumboShrimp]

A few years ago I was trying to sell my GXP diff, but with the ever increasing rarity of GXP parts I've decided to keep all of my parts. I have the Camaro 1LE 3.91 installed now and I would recommend the diff. If possible, also upgrade the axles to help keep the wheel hop to a minimum.

Hi Green
Could you elaborate on the axle upgrade? Which ones would be a direct swap and eliminate WH? I have a Manual GXP and have never spun tires intentionally - because of the tremendous WH issue. It WILL break something!
TIA

 

[Grey Ghost]

If you want to help eliminate wheel hop, get toe rods and trailing arms upgraded. I have Drive Shaft Shop 1,000 hp axels, BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, Pedders Xa, BMR subframe connectors and tunnel brace, and BMR sway bars. When I let the clutch out in 2-4th, the wheels just spin straight on street tires and not hop around.

 

[GreenMartian]

Hi Green
Could you elaborate on the axle upgrade? Which ones would be a direct swap and eliminate WH? I have a Manual GXP and have never spun tires intentionally - because of the tremendous WH issue. It WILL break something!
TIA

Here's what I have installed. I drive pretty conservatively, but no wheel hop.

• GMP22806794 - (3.91) 1LE DIFFERENTAL CAMARO
• DET912A686 - TRUE TRAC GM 8.6 32 SPLINE 10- CAMARO
• LPW211-10IRS - CAMARO PRO-SERIES REAR DIFF.
• BMRBK001 - 2010 CAMARO DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTS
• BMRTR003 - TOE RODS REAR CAMARO
• BMRTCA026 - G8/CAMARO TRAILING ARMS
• RIC83-1077-1 - INSTALL KIT 2010 CAMARO
• TDSRA5266X5/RA5267X5 - LEVEL 5 AXLES G8

• MCL6932-07 RXT CLUTCH SPECIAL MADE FOR G8-GXP
• MCL460530 GM LS1 STEEL 168 TOOTH
• ARP330-2802 CHEVY FLYWHEEL BOLT KIT
• GMP12557583 PILOT BEARING LS3/7 CAMARO/CORVETTE
• GMP92227219 G8 SLAVE CYL
• MGWSTSG8CFK SHORT THROW SHIFTER G8 WITH COMPOSITE KNOB

 

[White GXP Gem]

Thank you all for your feedback. It has been extremely helpful. More than likely I am going to go the 1LE swap route and I'm going to rebuild my old one and keep it available just in case. The rear axles and wheel-hop is also something I will look further into as it has already been an issue. I appreciate you all.

Hi Green
Could you elaborate on the axle upgrade? Which ones would be a direct swap and eliminate WH? I have a Manual GXP and have never spun tires intentionally - because of the tremendous WH issue. It WILL break something!
TIA

I've noticed tires have a big impact on Wheel hop

Hi Green
Could you elaborate on the axle upgrade? Which ones would be a direct swap and eliminate WH? I have a Manual GXP and have never spun tires intentionally - because of the tremendous WH issue. It WILL break something!
TIA

I've noticed tire wear and pattern have a big impact on wheelhop in My all-stock G8 GXP.

 

[GreenMartian]

Axel solution for wheel hop. 2009-2017 Driveshaft Shop

Upgraded rear toe rods and trailing arms help too.

 

[bracketracer]

Upgrade to a Camaro 1LE 3.91 diff, you won't regret it.

I can vouch that these bolt right into a manual transmission GXP. However, not sure of the current availability of them thru GM. Years ago when I needed, a second one, they were on back order.