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how much gain from 3.73s?

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Old 06-22-2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 95zsean
I went from 3:42's to 3:73's and dont really like them. 60 mph it to slow for 6th and it revs to much for 5th. It does come out of the hole better but for the money I wish I'd have stayed with the 3:42"s. Just my 2 cents....
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Old 06-22-2011, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 95zsean
I went from 3:42's to 3:73's and dont really like them. 60 mph it to slow for 6th and it revs to much for 5th. It does come out of the hole better but for the money I wish I'd have stayed with the 3:42"s. Just my 2 cents....
Nah, you should have gone with 4.10's with a 6 spd....6th gear is perfect for cruising at 55-60 mph at 1700. Only 2100 RPM at 70 mph.
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I have 3 complete 3.42 rear ends for sale. 200 each and im located in Florida.
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The 373's in my 93 came out of an S-10 so they are GM. You can find them cheap.
I went from 3.23 and the difference was barely noticeable in acceleration. Its there, but I thought it would give more. I dont think gas mileage really changed. I think its easier/faster to get up to speed. You dont have to give it as much gas to get up to speed.
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Originally Posted by moderate Z28
The 373's in my 93 came out of an S-10 so they are GM. You can find them cheap.
I went from 3.23 and the difference was barely noticeable in acceleration. Its there, but I thought it would give more. I dont think gas mileage really changed. I think its easier/faster to get up to speed. You dont have to give it as much gas to get up to speed.
nice...there u go cheap 3.73's!! nice info! and GM. I've heard this before and forgotten ...most S10's are supposed to have theez. So rip a set off at the junkyard.
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gained a .1 and almost 2 MPH from 3.23s to 3.73s the only .1 gain was from the whole not getting out of the hole anymore
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Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted
I have 3 complete 3.42 rear ends for sale. 200 each and im located in Florida.
Don't hold your breathe for me, but if things go well for me financially, I may take 2 from ya. I am collecting unemployment atm but am expecting money soon. I will keep in touch.
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Originally Posted by 96TransAmboosted
I have 3 complete 3.42 rear ends for sale. 200 each and im located in Florida.
This is what I was going to post, don't waste your money on cheap aftermarket gears(3.73's), then u have to change carriers also. Buy a complete rearend from an M6 car with 3.42's and use the money you saved to buy some drag radials or maybe a converter. You will easily spend $200+gears and $200+install.



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