It seems a lot of Summit's "private label" parts are made by other vendors. Does anyone KNOW who makes their ring and pinion gear sets?

 

I know for a fact their filters are k&n...

 

And their cylinder heads are TFS, since Summit owns them, but what about the ring/pinion gears?

 

Dunno but I am in the market so I will be watching this thread.

 

Don't know. but since your in the market, I recommend going to ebay and searching for Ring and Pinion. then at the bottom left you'll see "Matching Stores" look for Ron's Machineing Services.
Good prices and great parts.

 

^ agreed. http://myworld.ebay.com/7070ron/ great guy!

 

His generic 410 gearset for 7.5/7.625" rear is $10 cheaper than Summit's private label generics, but over double to ship them.

In the end, Summit's still a few bucks cheaper, when delivered.

 

ya. summit usually only charges a flat rate handling charge.

 

I agree, thats where I bought my set up, couldn't find a better price anywhere...

John

 

Just as an FYI, I purchased some Summit 410's for my 11 second Camaro. Since this whole 342 to 410 gear swap/3 series to 2 series carrier swap is an experiment at this point, I didn't see the point in spending anymore than needed, so opted for the $149 Summit specials, lol.

I must say, they were very easy to get setup, and are as quiet as stock...I admit I was surprised, but also happy that they are.

Still have no idea who actually makes them, but at this point, I would not hesitate to use them again.

I can't wait to see if they affect my ET's like I want them to. I know they sure as heck make the car launch (and rev up) a helluva lot quicker.

Since I have my HPTuners setup to shift at 6800, but only was trapping at 5900, I expect some sort of positive results...hopefully BEFORE I grenade the newly built 10 bolt rear, LOL...