[Mateo7788]

I want to switch my v1 rear end to a V2 rear end to handle the power. I know the V2 sub frame bolts on to the v1 but will the V2 differential carrier bolt onto the v1 sub frame?

 

[Karch]

Very doubtful. You’ll have to work with a chassis shop and be prepared to spend $1000’s of dollars.

You are probably better off with an aftermarket rearend.

No idea if these are any good, but from a quick search:

04 - 07 CTS-V 8.8 Rear Differential Swap

Take advantage of what the CTS-V has to offer without worrying about destroying your differential with our 8.8 differential swap.

creative-steel.com

04-07 CTS-V 9″ IRS Kit

gforce1320.com

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[piening2150]

If the V2 diff was a direct bolt in I don't think anyone would bother with the whole subframe swap or have come up with the 8.8 swap adapters/kits. There would have been no need.

 

[MrSurly]

* I know the V2 sub frame bolts on to the v1 *

I don't have a V1 so I don't know the story on them other than the fact that their diffs are alloy and they famously "explode".
Is your statement true? You can simply bolt a V2 cradle into a V1? seems unlikely?

 

[piening2150]

I don't have a V1 so I don't know the story on them other than the fact that their diffs are alloy and they famously "explode".
Is your statement true? You can simply bolt a V2 cradle into a V1? seems unlikely?

Requires custom driveshaft, but otherwise seems pretty straightforward. Probably even moreso if you stick with 5 lug (unlike this guy's swap)- V2 to V1 Rear Subframe Swap - LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

 

[MrSurly]

Cool! I love learning!


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