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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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Next quick question...how do you tell if they are a series 2 carrier or a series 3 carrier?
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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If you get 2.73 ratio it is a 2 series. 3.23 and 3.42 are 3 series. Hope that helps.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 04:08 PM
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I believe most sets also have the numbers stamped onto the ring gear Ex.(42-13)
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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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The teeth count for both a series 2 and a series 3 will be the same...but how to tell which series it is. Like 3.73's the teeth count for both series is gonna be 41-11, but how would i tell which series it would be.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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How can you tell whether a gear is that gear? I did a search but with like 200 post it would be easier just to post this. Thanks
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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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Count the ring teeth. Count the pinion teeth.
Ring Divided by Pinion = Gear Ratio
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Old May 1, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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If it is a GM gear 2.73-3.08 it is a 2 series. 3.23 and up are 3 series. If you have an aftermarket gear you have a chance of a 2.73-3.08 thick gear(meaning 3 series), but 3.23 and up will still be 3 series.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BrianLS1:
<strong>Yes your right on 3.08 and lower being 2 series, but they also make a 3.73 for a 2 series, so how would you tell if it's a series 2 or 3.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">A GM 3.73 2 series?? Haven't heard of that.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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Yes your right on 3.08 and lower being 2 series, but they also make a 3.73 for a 2 series, so how would you tell if it's a series 2 or 3.
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