m6 with 2.73?
03-02-2010, 04:14 PM
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That's enough guys, take it to PM if you want to fight.
IMO, a gear swap is not for beginners. I have no clue how skilled the OP is, but unless he's got some level of mechanical assembly/installation experiance, I would not suggest to start with a gear swap.
IMO, a gear swap is not for beginners. I have no clue how skilled the OP is, but unless he's got some level of mechanical assembly/installation experiance, I would not suggest to start with a gear swap.
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03-02-2010, 04:39 PM
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Dont let guys like this talk you out of it. Everyone starts somewhere, as did I. The first rear 10 bolt I ever rebuilt is still running like a champ with no issues behind an M6. And it does see the track. Every 10 bolt I have ever rebuilt including my own is purring like a kitten. Here's some help. Read and understand it all before you turn a wrench.
Download Installation on this one:
http://www.jawsgear.com/tech_kits.php
http://www.greenfries.info/rear_gear.htm
http://www.keliente.com/gears1.htm
http://www.vernco.com/rearaxle5/index.htm
Download Installation on this one:
http://www.jawsgear.com/tech_kits.php
http://www.greenfries.info/rear_gear.htm
http://www.keliente.com/gears1.htm
http://www.vernco.com/rearaxle5/index.htm
03-02-2010, 04:48 PM
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at that point, if they are infact 2.73's, i would hunt for another rearend totally, that way gears are cheaper and more abundant, and you have a bigger selection. also, you wont have to mess with a gear swap or paying a shop to do it. you can pick up a nice 3.42 rear for about 300 bucks, and probably off load yours for half that since its less deseriable 2 series carrier.
03-03-2010, 02:13 AM
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wow this thread blew up! i posted right before left for work, i get back, and its 2 pages haha. tons of great advise AND a fight!
unless the predator tuner is wrong it should be 2.73 in there. and i did put in my tire size too, so the speedo should be dead on now.i was going the same speed as trafic the whole time but i havent had the chance to have someone follow me and tell me how fast THEY are going. ive been wanting to turn the rear tires and count the driveshaft go round, but i never think of it untell after i just get done lowering the car and stand back up.
im going to do that asap
i would MUCH rather put the gears in myself! but this is my daily driver and i really cant have it on jack stands for too long just in case i do mess somthing up, so unless i find someone that can look over my sholder the whole time i might just take it to a shop. im very new to the "do it yourself" attitude haha.
at 70mph im at 1200rpm in 6th
at 35mph im at 1500 in 3rd
(this is all with the speedo tuned to 2.43 gear ratio)
hope that answers all the questions about my little problem. your all a great help!! thanks
unless the predator tuner is wrong it should be 2.73 in there. and i did put in my tire size too, so the speedo should be dead on now.i was going the same speed as trafic the whole time but i havent had the chance to have someone follow me and tell me how fast THEY are going. ive been wanting to turn the rear tires and count the driveshaft go round, but i never think of it untell after i just get done lowering the car and stand back up.
im going to do that asapi would MUCH rather put the gears in myself! but this is my daily driver and i really cant have it on jack stands for too long just in case i do mess somthing up, so unless i find someone that can look over my sholder the whole time i might just take it to a shop. im very new to the "do it yourself" attitude haha.
at 70mph im at 1200rpm in 6th
at 35mph im at 1500 in 3rd
(this is all with the speedo tuned to 2.43 gear ratio)
hope that answers all the questions about my little problem. your all a great help!! thanks
Last edited by Sabbath87; 03-03-2010 at 01:38 PM. Reason: typo in gear ratio
03-03-2010, 06:10 AM
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with these rears u would be better off buying a whole rear ive picked up a 3.42 for i think 150 and a 3.73(that broke) for 125. and keep the rear you have in there now as a spare. this would probally cost about the same or cheaper than buying a gear and having it installed.
) for 125. and keep the rear you have in there now as a spare. this would probally cost about the same or cheaper than buying a gear and having it installed.
03-03-2010, 01:43 PM
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with these rears u would be better off buying a whole rear ive picked up a 3.42 for i think 150 and a 3.73(that broke) for 125. and keep the rear you have in there now as a spare. this would probally cost about the same or cheaper than buying a gear and having it installed.
) for 125. and keep the rear you have in there now as a spare. this would probally cost about the same or cheaper than buying a gear and having it installed.
03-03-2010, 10:04 PM
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This is what is involved in a gear swap>>>>http://www.yukongear.com/Downloads/T...structions.pdf
03-03-2010, 10:25 PM
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to swap out a rear end all u need are basic hand tools a jack and a friend helps alot ive done it 4 times in my car. started w/ 2.73 went to 3.42 then 3.73 blew that up and now im back to a 3.42 got it down to half hour 45 min out and in. i dont remember exactly which size sockets and wrenches but any normal car guy should have them.