"Street Series"
C5 Corvette IRS Street Differential

We offer these Sportsman Series rear differential upgrade packages for those that want neck-snapping acceleration that only a performance gear change can deliver! Our "Sportsman Series" lines of Corvette IRS Differentials are built for the Corvette enthusiast who wishes to have a professionally prepared, high performance street/track differential for their C6 automatic Corvette.

Unlike O.E. GM differentials that are limited to stock gear ratios and slapped together on a production line where assembly speed is more important that build quality... Each DTE Street Series Corvette IRS Differential is available in a wide selection of gear ratios to suit your specific application and each unit is entirely prepared, hand assembled, and blueprinted right here in the USA! Our in-house production capability enables us to maintain a very tight quality control process. That process guarantees outstanding build quality every time.

Application:

  • 1997-2004 C5 Corvette
  • Automatic or manual transmission
  • Stage 1: Upgraded stock replacement
  • Stage 2: Upgraded street differential for mild bolt-on performance enhancements

Stage 1 "Street Series" Differential

  • Disassembly to bare case for component inspection
  • Power steam cleaning, hand washing, & bead blasting of all differential components to a like-new finish
  • Machining of specific components for improved fitment & functionality over stock
  • A choice of 3.42, 3.73, 3.90 & 4.10 ratios additionally prepared for performance applications
  • Cryogenically treated ring & pinion set
    • Increases gear set longevity, wear resistance, & promotes quiet operation
  • New GM seals, O-rings, & gaskets
  • New Timken bearings & races where required
  • New GM sintered bronze clutch packs & standard cone springs where required
  • Two, 1-quart bottles of 75w/140 synthetic gear lubricant included
  • Differential exterior prepped for a factory appearance, color, & corrosion protection
  • Professional in-house machining, assembly, & blueprinting using 1997-2001 differential core assemblies
  • Written 1 year or 12K mile warranty*

Differential exchange or build your supplied core: $1395
In-house installation for manual transmission cars: $1845
In-house installation for automatic transmission cars & includes PCM shift-point calibration: $1920

Options:

  • DTE Differential Strut Kit: FREE shipping when purchased with a differentia: $349
  • DTE Differential Strut Kit: In-house installation while upgrading rear differential: $250

Stage 2 "Street Series" Differential

  • Disassembly to bare case for component inspection
  • Power steam cleaning, hand washing, & bead blasting of all differential components to a like-new finish
  • Machining of specific components for improved fitment & functionality over stock
  • Proprietary oiling improvements
    • Extends bearing & clutch pack life through cooler operation
  • A choice of 3.42, 3.73, 3.90 & 4.10 ratios additionally prepared for performance applications
  • Cryogenically treated ring & pinion set
    • Increases gear set longevity, wear resistance, & promotes quiet operation
  • C6-Z06 left output shaft
    • Replaces weaker OEM shaft that breaks in HP applications
  • C6-Z06 3-piece right output shaft w/shaft, side gear, & snap ring
    • Replaces weaker 1-piece OEM design shaft that breaks in HP applications
  • 2003+ HD OEM pinion shaft support
    • Replaces weaker OEM support that cracks in HP applications
  • New GM seals, O-rings, & gaskets
  • New Timken bearings & races where required
  • New GM sintered bronze clutch packs where required
  • Heavy duty cone springs
    • Replaces weaker OEM springs that crack in HP applications
  • Two, 1-quart bottles of 75w/140 synthetic gear lubricant included
  • Differential exterior prepped for a factory appearance, color, & corrosion protection
  • Professional in-house machining, assembly, & blueprinting using 1997-2001 differential core assemblies
  • Written 1 year or 12K mile warranty*

Differential exchange or build your supplied core: $1795
In-house installation for manual transmission cars: $2245
In-house installation for automatic transmission cars & includes PCM shift-point calibration: $2320

Options:

  • Shot peen & micro polishing of ring & pinion set: $260
  • DTE Differential Strut Kit: FREE shipping when purchased with a differential: $349
  • DTE Differential Strut Kit: In-house installation while upgrading rear differential: $250

Differential Shipping: FedEx fully insured ground shipping to lower 48 states: $100

Differential Core Charge: $750

  • 100% refundable when good, undamaged core is returned within 15 days of new differential delivery
  • Any good, complete, unbroken, & assembled differential core in working order may be used for trade-in.

*Whichever comes first. Warranty excludes racing application use, failure due to abusive wheel hop, low oil level, infrequent lube change intervals, differential selected that is under-rated for application, etc. See provided policies/warranties for complete details.