Please help, rear end swaps

[SNKBYT]

Can a rear end from a 92 be properly fitted into a 97? The housing on top is different. Can it be safely machined to fit the 97 mount? Is the any other differences that I should be concerned about? Thanks,I really need this help to get my car off the lift that I am tying up waiting to solve this problem.Thanks Tim

 

[Kid97GTS]

You might want to give Unitrax (I believe they are on the VCA suppliers page) a call - they are located in Fullerton or Anaheim, California and are quite experienced with Viper rear ends, not to mention helpful. Good Luck.

 

[SNKBYT]

Thanks for the tip on unitrac, but I am hoping someone can answer these questions tonite so I can reinstall the rear I removed today of modify the 92 quickly to get my car off the lift asap.

 

[Rich Carlson]

Based on the information you have provided, that would not be a good swap. First, which is probably the most important, the 92-95 Vipers came with a Dane 44 axle which has an 8.5 inch ring gear. In 96 that was changed to a Dana Super 44 which has an 8.9 inch ring gear because of the increased horse power and torque. Why would you want to put a 92 diff in place of 97 diff???