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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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I am trying to choose a 4.10 gear set for my 2000 Trans Am WS6. I am wondering about the opinions between Moser, Richmond, and Summit Racing gear sets for 4.10 gears. Also when looking at the gears there is a spec about the gears that change between the sets. The ring and pinion shaft diameter size change. I am confused on what size I need or if it matters.

I am also looking for a melling oil pump and how to install plus other mods I may need.

I've heard melling 10245 and 10246 are the way to go. My car will be having a VRX4 camshaft installed. Also what are some suggested mods for the oil pump? I've heard a larger oil pan or just add an extra 1/2 quart or so?

Please help. Will be deploying soon. Would like to get some mods done on my 2000 Trans Am WS6 - LS1 before I leave for deployment.
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Auto or m6 car. If auto 323 gear or m6 342 gear the your motive part number is GM75410. If your car is auto 273 gear then add an X into the end of that part number. For oil pumps the Melling 10295 is the one you want.
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Forgot to mention, the car is M6 which will have a VRX4 camshaft installed with the gears and future long term plans of adding a turbocharger. Does this change which oil pump I should get vs 10295/10296 and will I need a bigger oil pan?
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Stock pan is fine. You could run a 296 pump for more volume since the turbo will need to be plumbed with oil.
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