gt35built

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Is it possible to run a 3:42 in my 10 bolt thats currently in the car with 2:73? If so what all is needed and what company for the gear do you recommend.

thanks,

Elliott

usmc320

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From what I understand the 2.73 rear has a 2 series carrier while the 3.42 rears are 3 series. You can order thick cut 3.42 gears that are supposed to work with 2 series.

What I found to be cheapest was to just buy a used 10 bolt with 3.42s already in it. All I did was swap the rears out. Plus if I break the 10 bolt, I've got a complete 2.73 backup to throw in it.

whytryz28

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No. Different carrier.

whytryz28

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You need gears for a 2 series carrier. Motive and Richmond are the only 2 I know that make them. I went with richmond. That and an install kit and your set, assuming you have all the tools to do it yourself.

mikenews

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you will need a "thick gear" setup. Your carrier is series 2

koolaid_kid

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I know folk that have purchased a used 3.42 rear (series 3, as mentioned) and broken them almost immediately. IMHO, you are just buying someone else's problems. I run a Strange 3.42 thick gear in mine with no problems. 15k miles, 400 rwhp.

FormulaZ

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Any chance someone could post up part numbers to the recommended "thick gears"

Jawsgear

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www.jawsgear.com

MP GM7.5-342T Thick Ring and Pinion
MK GM7.5 Master Kit

Let me know if we can help.

Jeff

01ssreda4

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i thought someone made a spacer for this application??

87turbo2

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jeff, is the same with C5's? If so is it ok to use this MP GM7.5-373T

I assume the carrier in my vette is the same as ls1 fbody with the same 2.73's. For the same price I would rather have 3.73 over 3.42

Dan

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I had 2.73's, bought on e-bay like 5 years ago a used GM 3.42 gears & ring & pinion. It whines, but still going. I have about 200 passes on it.

gt35built

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how badly does it wine if you have anything to compare it to?

01ssreda4

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i have heard that once the gears wear in then if they are swapped to another car and dont mesh exactly the same it usually doesnt turn out well. I have never installed used gears though.