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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"

Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: Swappity Swap time! |
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Thinking about getting started this weekend on changing out my 2.73 rear to my 3.73 rear.
I'd like to transfer the drums onto the 3.73 for now and keep all the Disc brake equipnment for later when I can put an adjustable prop valve in.
Is there anything that would present a conflict in doing this?
Anyone wanna pitch in a hand? _________________
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen

Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5306 Location: Portland, Oregon.
1988 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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| i know from experiance that aside from the lines on the housing itself it is all the same. so if you swap EVERYTHING over it should be fine. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:20 am Post subject: |
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| That seems like alot of work. I'd keep the discs. |
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83Z28BlackBetty Bam-Ba-Lam

Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 2083 Location: Aloha
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:54 am Post subject: |
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ya know if you think its going to be too hard I think i know someone who would take it off your hands
good luck with the swap!
~JAKE _________________ 1983 Z-28 5.7 LT1, T56, Headman headers, BW 9 Bolt Posi Disc, WS6 suspension
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"

Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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I was debating keeping the discs on it. I'll probably keep all the drum hardware off the 2.73's just in case.
Might just be a better idea anyways, even if I don't have the prop valve...SOME pressure will get back to the rear brakes.
Anyways. I'll see if I can get the axle removed when I get home today, I'll have to stop and get a seal for the diff cover though. _________________
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen

Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5306 Location: Portland, Oregon.
1988 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Paul has a point. we can get a prop valve at napa and replace your rear hardline with one from that 83 (ar another pre85) so we can have american fittings, then the rest is adapters and hose from any autoparts store and we are good to go. no custom braided steel lines, no custom weld job, alot less $$ then i spent and POW rear discs.
lets get it done. |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"

Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet!
I'll get started on it tomorrow! _________________
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