What kind of differential does a 1982 Camaro have?
The most common GM unit for the 1982 to 1992 Camaro is the Saginaw style 10 bolt Chevy differential. The “Third Generation Camaros” were available with both rear drum brakes and rear disk brakes. The hand brake is slightly different for each. The throw (distance of pull) is greater for the disk brake.
Is the Camaro Nova the same size as the 70-81 Camaro?
The 82-newer Camaros are wider than the older ones, so you should stick with the 70-81 models. The 75-79 Nova uses the same rear as these older Camaros, I believe. The 68-74 Nova chassis is the same as a 67-69 Camaro; the 75-79 Nova chassis is the same as the 70-81 Camaro.
What kind of rear end does a Chevy Camaro have?
The 70 2wd and 70-81 4wd have a 6 lug 12 bolt that is a couple inches wider, but will fit under a Task Force truck as long as you don’t get too wild with wheel/tire width. The 12 bolt truck rearends from the 60s usually had 3.70 gears, which is a bit much for extended highway driving at 75 mph.
What kind of bushing does a third gen Camaro use?
There are three styles for the third gen. Energy Suspension sells a durable polyurethane replacement: Given that the OEM rubber bushing dissolved from the transmission oil and heat, the polyurethane bushing seemed like a worthy upgrade. It is noeworthy that this bushing required trimming to make it fit the GM torque arm.
The most common GM unit for the 1982 to 1992 Camaro is the Saginaw style 10 bolt Chevy differential. The “Third Generation Camaros” were available with both rear drum brakes and rear disk brakes. The hand brake is slightly different for each. The throw (distance of pull) is greater for the disk brake.
What kind of rear end can I swap for a Camaro?
Thus these Nova rearends are the widely proclaimed to be the”bolt-in” swap for 1st gens. However some Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo & Skylark and Oldsmobile Omegas and 77-79 Cadillac Seville also got the 8.5. Drive shaft: you’ll probably have to shorten it anywhere from 1/2″ to 1 1/2″.
The 82-newer Camaros are wider than the older ones, so you should stick with the 70-81 models. The 75-79 Nova uses the same rear as these older Camaros, I believe. The 68-74 Nova chassis is the same as a 67-69 Camaro; the 75-79 Nova chassis is the same as the 70-81 Camaro.
There are three styles for the third gen. Energy Suspension sells a durable polyurethane replacement: Given that the OEM rubber bushing dissolved from the transmission oil and heat, the polyurethane bushing seemed like a worthy upgrade. It is noeworthy that this bushing required trimming to make it fit the GM torque arm.