richmond gears in a 97 up gts part # 49-0108-1

[fearsuch]

I was looking to upgrade the rearend with richmond gears part # 49-0108-1
But when I called richmond they said they Could not tell me if it will fit in a 1997 viper gts,
He mentioned something about a super 44 in the newer vipers??

Im Just wondering if the gears will work for me??

Please let me know
thanks alot.

 

[Ratech]

Yes they will work. They were designed for the Corvette housing.
If I remember correctly the pinion pre-load is set with a shim pack rather than a crush collar like the Viper gear.
Noise might be an issue. (hit or miss)
I worked there for 14 years.

 

[fearsuch]

so does that mean the rear diff is all the same from 92 - 2002 and there is no super 44?

If they work summit racing I call

 

[Ratech]

The 44 model under the Viper was originally was installed under the 84-96 Corvette. It is also used under the 94-present Grand Cherokee. The Corvette rebuilders buy their parts from Dodge and save a considerable amount of money.
You can purchase our products through Summit. For the correct part numbers please email me at [email protected]