Gears & Axles - Just installed Motive 3.90s. Awesome




michaelg589
07-21-2007, 08:33 PM
I just had my Motive 3.90s and Auburn LSD installed thursday. And I have to say, I'm happy with my choice of gear ratio. I think 4.10s wouldve been a little excessive for a daily driver that sees all weather. The only negative thing i have to say is that there is a slight whine at about 55mph which i was expecting, but it doesnt bother me to much. I havnt taken it to the track yet (obviously, still gotta break it in). But when I do, I'm gonna have some M/T drag radials on my stock 16s. I'm shooting for a 12.7.


Avengeance
07-21-2007, 09:15 PM
I have 3.89s in my 9".... it is a great gear! However... my freeway blasts are obviously a lot shorter. lol

Randy WS6
07-21-2007, 09:18 PM
The whinning is from the install setup, shimed incorectly ,I been useng Motive+ for years now with no noise at all ,I had 3:90's in for a while and went with 4:30's thinking of going back.


michaelg589
07-31-2007, 11:59 PM
I think I have problem. When I reverse, I sometimes hear a crack sound, from seems to be the rear. is this a install error? Also, what weight fluid are you guys using in your aftermarket rears?

michaelg589
08-02-2007, 02:05 AM
Figured I'd just post some pics of the cover st least. I was bord, what ever...
My very "clean" underbody. oh yea.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/michaelg589/rear001.jpg
You can see my balck UMI adj. PHR.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/michaelg589/rear002.jpg
TA Performance diff. cover
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/michaelg589/rear003.jpg