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Nov 10, 2008 | 11:17 AM

baylove

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i need gear help

my 95z came with stock 273 gears im planning on changing them to 373 gears do i need to change my carrier or can i just change the gears over im going with gm 373 gears and the installation kit that comes
with cover gasket crush sleeve marking compound and brush pinion and carrier bearings pinion nut and washer pinion seal thread locking compound
sealer and shims thanks in advance

Nov 10, 2008 | 06:10 PM

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So I'm trying to help Baylove out with his swap fellas.. From what he has told me, he has the stock 2.73 gear ratio and he's looking to change them out to a 3.73 gear ratio. Now from what I understand, the 2.73 Camaro's came with a different carrier and to swap gears weather it be a 3.23, 3.42 etc etc you would have to get a 3 series carrier that came in the Z28 that had 3.42 and so on. True?? If so, can anyone on here help a fellow f-body owner out with his swap or at least steer him in the right direction? A local shop has told him he wouldn't need a new carrier to go to a 3.73 but from what I remember you do. I'm no gear expert when it comes to Bay's situation.

Elliott

Nov 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM

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AFAIK, you will need a 3 series carrier if your car came stock with 2.73's. I remember reading this when i swapped gears on my old Z28.

Nov 10, 2008 | 06:20 PM

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either that or a spacer

Nov 10, 2008 | 06:35 PM

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either that or a spacer

Spacer?? Never heard about this...any more info?

Nov 10, 2008 | 08:19 PM

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get the thick gears for series 2 carrier. I got the summit thick gear 3.73. they make no whine. and didn't need spacer or longer bolts

Nov 10, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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Nov 10, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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From: chats,ga

thay make 3.73s for a 2 carrier. u dont have to change carriers. my car came with 2.73s and i just swapped the gears. but make sure u order for a 2 carrier