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90turbo1 02-16-08 06:24 PM

need 1985 GSL-SE clarification
 
So I have been looking for a rear end for a long time now and I just have a question

I have a 1985 GSL-SE (so I found a good rear end)

but what were the differences between other models of that year.

I mean I have been told there was a 5 lug axle, 4 lug (larger pattern) and a standard 4 lug.

whats the deal and where do you find a 5 lug rear end???

let me know

teddyrx2 02-16-08 07:48 PM

on a cinco letra sorry a gsl-se the only way to get the a 5 lug rear end is to do a big break kit that allows you to keep the 4 lug pattern or up-grade to the 5 lug bolt pattern...

Granny speed shop sells 8.8 and 9 inch rear ends with the gsl-se bolt pattern or the 5 lug second gen bolt patter...

what you trying to do...

Hit Redline 02-16-08 08:04 PM

REspeed has 5 lug axles to convert your rear end from 4 to 5 lug. Thats what I am doing as well as a big brake upgrade for the front.

90turbo1 02-16-08 08:28 PM

no thats not what I am asking,

did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???

if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.

I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.

steve84GS TII 02-16-08 08:49 PM

No,there was never a 5 lug 1st gen.

The GSL-SE had a more common 4x114.3MM lug pattern and used standard studs and nuts instead of lug-bolts.The use of studs is the easiest way to ID an SE rearend.
It also had bigger,vented rear disc brakes and the slightly lower 4.07:1 rearend ratios.The SE also had an LSD diff like the GSL cars,but it was set slightly less aggresive since the SE was more powerful and torquey.

teddyrx2 02-16-08 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by 90turbo1 (Post 7875364)
no thats not what I am asking,

did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???

if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.

I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.

nope never was...sorry for miss-understanding...post pics when you get her done


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