what gear?????
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what gear?????
I have my 3.23 gears that i would have to pay like $350 to have it put in. Or should i get a whole rear end with 3.73's? I am already bidding on the rear end here it is if u wanna see it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEBI%3AIT Keep in mind this is waaaaaay cheaper. Is 3.73 too high for my car?
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Originally Posted by FORCE_FED_Z
Depends on what trans and what type of driving you do and/or plan on doing...give a little more info and we can give you a little more help
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Well its not gonna be a daily driver, i don't care about gas mileage since its so bad anyway. I don't care about goin really fast top speed either. I have a /th-700R4 i believe if thats what a 3 speed w/ O/D is. I plan to take it to the track every once in a while. I also am planning on dropping a 350 in it
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Given your tran and your driving habits...
Autos typically like a 3.23 or 3.42 ratio for the street. A 3.42 will obviously give you a little holeshot, but will hurt your top-end and highway RPM a little more.
Personally I think the 3.73's would be a little high. They would help you get going with the 305, but once you put in a built 350 you will run out of gear.
I would almost recommend the 3.23's, 3.42's at most. You will be happy on the street, and you can also go on highway without having to cruise at above 3 grand.
Autos typically like a 3.23 or 3.42 ratio for the street. A 3.42 will obviously give you a little holeshot, but will hurt your top-end and highway RPM a little more.
Personally I think the 3.73's would be a little high. They would help you get going with the 305, but once you put in a built 350 you will run out of gear.
I would almost recommend the 3.23's, 3.42's at most. You will be happy on the street, and you can also go on highway without having to cruise at above 3 grand.
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im not too worried about the highway, but would 3.73s be ok for the street? Would they be ok if i kept the 305? How much top speed would i probably have? I appreciate all of your help.
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Originally Posted by gray89vert
Well its not gonna be a daily driver, i don't care about gas mileage since its so bad anyway. I don't care about goin really fast top speed either. I have a /th-700R4 i believe if thats what a 3 speed w/ O/D is. I plan to take it to the track every once in a while. I also am planning on dropping a 350 in it
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Originally Posted by NoRiceInside
do you mean its a 3 speed plus overdrive or its a 3 speed with overdrive. theres a big difference. if there are 3 total foward gears its probably a 350. if its got 3 plus overdrive its the 700.
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would the 3.73's be ok with that trans? I know its kinda high but its the cheapest way to fix my car....right now i am unemployed but go back to work sometime in april. I would probly put the 3.23s in when i get the extra money or i would just upgrade to a whole new rear end. Whadaya think guys? 