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Old 05-21-2009, 09:48 AM
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Default How to tell what gears you have?
Hey guys, how can you tell what gears your car came with from the factory? My friend is getting ready to do a gear swap and need to find out. I can remember to save my life. Thanks for the help!
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Check ur opt code sticker ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR

gu5=3.23
gu6=3.42
gt4=3.73
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GU2 = 2.73
GU3 = 3.08
GU5 = 3.23
GU6 = 3.42
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okay, the 2.73's to 3.23's were 2 series carriers right?
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Just the 2.73s
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okay, so the 3.23's were a 3 series carrier?
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okay, so the 3.23's were a 3 series carrier?
3 series for 3.23 and up
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I dont believe any 4th gen f-bods had 3.08's though.

Auto=2.73's/3.23's gu2/gu5
Manual=3.42's gu6
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