Will f-body stock T2 fit an S-10? - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

My father recently traded for a 2002 S-10 with the GT5 axle (4.10, open diff). I still have the stock T2 I removed from my 2001 Z28 at around 20K miles or so.

1) Will it fit? The S-10 axle looks like a ten-bolt, but I don't know if it's a 7.5/7.625 or 8.5. It's only a 2WD 4-banger, so I would guess it's probably the 7.x, but I don't know. Is there a way to identify 7.x versus 8.5 externally (without pulling the cover)?

2) Will the stock 4.10s be a problem? I know split paddles are needed in an f-body ten-bolt for 4.10s, but I don't know how much the ten-bolt varies in different applications.

3) Is the T2 going to be enough improvement to be worth the trouble? He's only looking for better traction in rain, snow, and very light fair-weather offroad use (for example, helping the Boy Scouts with a maintenance project on the church grounds). He says it really sucks in the rain right now, but he traded a posi Ramcharger for it so the open diff and light tail are definitely a step down. I'd probably pick the Torsen for wet road handling (and because it's free), but an Auburn might be more effective and familiar. It might also last longer in his application than it would in a V8 f-body (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I never drove my Camaro on narrow all-season tires with the T2, so I don't have a feel for how much it would help in the truck.

sgarnett View Member Profile	Jun 19 2005, 12:20 PM Post #1
Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33	My father recently traded for a 2002 S-10 with the GT5 axle (4.10, open diff). I still have the stock T2 I removed from my 2001 Z28 at around 20K miles or so. 1) Will it fit? The S-10 axle looks like a ten-bolt, but I don't know if it's a 7.5/7.625 or 8.5. It's only a 2WD 4-banger, so I would guess it's probably the 7.x, but I don't know. Is there a way to identify 7.x versus 8.5 externally (without pulling the cover)? 2) Will the stock 4.10s be a problem? I know split paddles are needed in an f-body ten-bolt for 4.10s, but I don't know how much the ten-bolt varies in different applications. 3) Is the T2 going to be enough improvement to be worth the trouble? He's only looking for better traction in rain, snow, and very light fair-weather offroad use (for example, helping the Boy Scouts with a maintenance project on the church grounds). He says it really sucks in the rain right now, but he traded a posi Ramcharger for it so the open diff and light tail are definitely a step down. I'd probably pick the Torsen for wet road handling (and because it's free), but an Auburn might be more effective and familiar. It might also last longer in his application than it would in a V8 f-body (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I never drove my Camaro on narrow all-season tires with the T2, so I don't have a feel for how much it would help in the truck.