Chaotic Firebird
06-26-2005, 09:41 PM
My 97 Formula has 2.73 gears stock. I can get a set of 3.42 gears for cheap from a 97 Trans Am. Is there anything I need to get to have the 3.42 gears install into my car? Or will they just pop in place?
Gears & Axles - Putting 97TA 3.42 gears into a 97Formula with 2.73???
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Harley-Davidson88
06-27-2005, 10:17 AM
My 97 Formula has 2.73 gears stock. I can get a set of 3.42 gears for cheap from a 97 Trans Am. Is there anything I need to get to have the 3.42 gears install into my car? Or will they just pop in place?
You need to replace your series 2 carrier with a series 3 carrier for those gears to work. The only other way to get the gear ratio to work would be to order a thicker gear that is made for a series 2 carrier.
You need to replace your series 2 carrier with a series 3 carrier for those gears to work. The only other way to get the gear ratio to work would be to order a thicker gear that is made for a series 2 carrier.
jmilz28
07-02-2005, 02:01 PM
There is also a spacer you can get to make it fit in your car. It cost me about $90 including overnight shipping. Just finished doing this one myself. If you like, PM me and I'll get you the info.