Third Generation Chevy Camaro 1982 - 1992 Performance and Race Modifications

Camaro Differentials:

Information and links to driveline and differential components.

The "Third Generation Camaros" require mount points on the differential for the torque arm, trailing arm links, spring pads, panhard rod and shocks. Many aftermarket options exist with all of the appropriate mount points.

The most common GM unit for the 1982 to 1992 Camaro is the Saginaw style 10 bolt Chevy differential.

1982 to 1984: 7.5 inch ring gear, 26 spline axle
1985 to 1989: 7.625 inch ring gear, 26 spline axle
1990 to 1992: 7.625 inch ring gear, 28 spline axle
PN 26010268 (drum brakes)
PN 26028692 (disk brakes)

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. This was achieved by utilizing a different hole position where the end of the cable connects.

Any change from a drum brake system to a disk brake system will require a change to a disk brake based master cylinder and proportioning valve as well as the aforementioned handbrake lever.

Dana Automotive
P.O.Box 1000
Toledo Ohio 43697
(419)535-4500
GM Performance Parts Catalog # 14044853:
Also requires GM part #:

18014954 Disk Caliper (2)
14065768 Hand brake lever
10046472 lever
17980326 Hose
14073080 Cable RH
14077717 Cable LH
18014287 Master Cylinder
25517739 Proportioning valve
17980325 Brake Hose
17980428 Hose
10036870 Bracket
25527167 Retainer

Dana 44, Stainless cover and Herb Adams rear sway bar.
Dana 44 Axle assemblies (GM part numbers):

3.31 ratio: GM# 14044853
3.92 ratio: GM# 14044854
4.09 ratio: GM# 14044855
Dana Spicer 5-436x and 2-94-28x U joint kit included.

Ford 9 inch

Also see our brakes page for more info.

Links:

Third gen ready rear axles:
- Currie Enterprises: Dana 44 Differential assemblies
- Moser Engineering: Ford 9 inch and GM assemblies and parts
- Summers Brothers: GM 12 bolt assemblies
- Drive Train Specialists (DTS): Dana 60, GM 12 bolt and Ford 9" performance rear ends.
Strange Engineering: Complete assemblies, Axles and components
8300 North Austin Ave, Morton Grove IL 60053 (847)663-1701
Dutchman Motorsports: Assemblies and components. Quick change and independent axles as well.
NationWideParts.com: Chevy 12 bolt assemblies for 3rd gen F-Body
Mark Williams Enterprises: racing axles and assemblies.
C.W.I.: Concours West Industries: Specialty independent rear differentials and suspensions.
Costa Mesa CA
Kugel Komponents: Custom independent rear differential assemblies. Stainless steel components.
Richmond Gear: Ring and pinion sets. Also lightened gears.
Richmond Gear: quick change rear ends.
Gearhead's Quickchange Exchange: 11958 Davisburg Rd. Davisburg, MI. 48350 (248)634-5107
Posi units:
- Auburn Gear: Planetary, limited slip and OEM differential units.
- Detroit Locker: truetrac posi
- Eaton Posi
Rear End Covers:
- TA Performance
- Kentrol Inc: Jeep uses the Dana 44 thus differential covers for the Jeep are good for other Dana 44s.
Driveshafts:
- PST: Precision Shaft Technologies: Carbon fiber driveshafts
- DynoTech - Aluminum and Carbon Fiber drive shafts
- Denny's Driveshafts - Aluminum and steel custom built drive shafts

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