3.23's to 3.73's Who made this swap? How do you like the results?
12-16-2004, 08:20 PM
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3.23's to 3.73's Who made this swap? How do you like the results? I already have 3.23's and a converter, but I want to tighten up the looseness. I am considering buying some 3.73 gears. Anyone of you guys had similar set-ups like mine and changed to 3.73's. If so how do you like them? Did they improve you quarter times?
12-17-2004, 09:32 AM
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My car goes into 4th at about 120-125 mph on a 6200 rpm shift point...I can't catch 2nd gear from 70 mph anymore...now it's down to 55, it's a big kick in the butt though.
They make driving the car much more fun, but honestly, a good converter doesnt need gears. There are 2.73 geared cars that are just as fast as lower geared cars (numerically higher)....it's really all in the converter.
They make driving the car much more fun, but honestly, a good converter doesnt need gears. There are 2.73 geared cars that are just as fast as lower geared cars (numerically higher)....it's really all in the converter.
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12-18-2004, 04:29 PM
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I made the change when the car was almost stock and before my converter. Gave me only a tenth and 1 mph at the track, but felt much quicker on the street. They're probably helping me more now with the cam. For a bolt-on car I wouldn't bother. They really do tighten up converters though. With my 3.73's and the 2800 Vig, there are people who drive my car that swear it's a stock converter.
12-18-2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom's_SS
3200-3.73 here, my city mileage is 19 and freeway is 23 i drive a little faster than most on the freeway 75-80. the engine turns 2300 RPMs at that speed.
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12-20-2004, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by WJ SOM SS
Tom: Can you, or anyone else, tell me how much your RPM's increased over the 3.23's after installing the 3.73's when crossing the finish line of the 1/4 mile? Ever glance at the tach when crossing finish line? Thanks. WJ Oh, that woud be w/a 26" tall tire, also.
12-20-2004, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6RAGE
I have all basic bolt on's in my Automatic WS6 do you guys think i could just keep the stockrear end and dump 3.73 gears in it-or should i just get a 12 bolt?
12-20-2004, 09:49 AM
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You think that will do it? I keep hearing that the rear ends on those cars junk and if i add any real power to the car it will brake. If i get a stall for an everyday driver how high should i go? And should i get a tranny cooler while im at it? Thanks for your help!
12-20-2004, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6RAGE
You think that will do it? I keep hearing that the rear ends on those cars junk and if i add any real power to the car it will brake. If i get a stall for an everyday driver how high should i go? And should i get a tranny cooler while im at it? Thanks for your help!
I'm sure the stock rear isn't THAT bad 
12-20-2004, 12:42 PM
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So what do you think should i just go with a stall n get a tranny cooler? Should i leave the rear end alone or should i dump in the 3.73 in that stock rear end? Im lost i dont know what to do at this point.
12-20-2004, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BAIN
I have 3.73's in mine and in 3rd gear at the end of the 1/4 the tach says a little over 6100-6300rpm. I have my shift point set to 6100, rev. limiter at 6400 and in 3rd it will hold it through the 1/4, but if I put it in 4th it will shift before the end. I think I'm running out of gear with the 3.73's. If I were you I would stick with the 3.23's until you put a cam in it and rev higher.