Torsen differential upgrade in a 97 c1500

[S0uthernman]

Hey there all

 

I've done as much digging on my own before coming here but Im needing some help. I currently have a 1997 Chevrolet c1500 extended cab, my RPO code tells me that i have a factory GU8 rear differential and I'm looking to upgrade. I've always been weary of clutch style lsd differentials so I've been pouring over information on torque sensing positrac diffs. I think I've come down to my final run down on what I'm wanting to do but I want to get some feedback before I spend the money 

 

From what I can gather, the rear axle  under the 98-2001 Camaro is the same series as the axle under my truck, and I believe has the zexel t2 series torsen differential I'm looking for. So I'm hoping that I can take the zexel from a Camaro and mate my current ring gear to it to use in my truck. If anyone has any more Info I'd be really appreciative.

Edited December 26, 2019 by S0uthernman
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[Mikebtte]

GM had varying sizes on 10 bolts but if you can match up an axle I don't see why not. The Torsion diffs are cool. I have considered swapping the Gov bomb a few times myself. 

Only issue might be spline count from a car with 5 lugs to a GM truck with 6 lugs. Little research on the car side and you may have that figured out.

 

Maybe something like this:

https://torsen.com/product/gm-86/

 

I think a lot of cars got a 7.5 Diff and trucks had 8.6

Edited December 26, 2019 by Mikebtte

[S0uthernman]

My truck is only a half ton with the 5 lug pattern. I haven't had much time working with Camaros from the late 90's so I haven't been inside them much. But as for the gear count that's why I was planning on mating my current ring gear to the new differential.

[Mikebtte]

Many of the V8 cars had them, If you find one with the same sized axle you can bolt your gears onto the diff and rock it. Would make for a good diff and a cheaper price tag. The aftermarket diffs get a bit pricey.

[S0uthernman]

Yeah that's why I'm wanting to get one out of a car in a pulling yard. I'll break it down and check it all out first but $45 is way better in my eyes.

 

[Edmund Hamlin]

Hey boss looking into the diff swap... Have done it and do have any more information on it?