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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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ok I've got $1500 to spend.
specs on my car are 2000 trans am 6 speed w/ B&M shifter, lid w/K&N,
LS1 hot cam, mac mid length headers, no cats, true duals..basically small stuff...currently I have a pinion bearing that is howling and getting louder...I want to get the most speed out of my money..my question is should I get 3.73 gears installed while the rear end is being torn apart anyways
(~$500-$600) and also buy an LS6 intake(~$300), Shaner S3 ported TB(~$130) under drive pulley(~$150) .
..OR should I just replace just the pinion bearing and leave the stock 3.42 gears in and put the LS6 intake w/ shaner ported TB, bigger cam, underdrive pulley? would the gears be worth it going from 3.42 to 3.73 gears(yes I would want 3.73's as I do like roll racing and I drive on the freeway all the time).
What would you guys do?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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What are your goals for the car? It would make recommending a mod easier.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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if you were an automatic i would say no but since your an m6 i say go for the 3.73 gears.
youre already there.
port and polish your MAF sensor housing its free if you do it or bring me yours and ill sell you a ported and polished one for $50
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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gears and a fast 90/90
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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i think 4:11 gears are the perfect match for a T56.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast
ok I've got $1500 to spend.
specs on my car are 2000 trans am 6 speed w/ B&M shifter, lid w/K&N,
LS1 hot cam, mac mid length headers, no cats, true duals..basically small stuff...currently I have a pinion bearing that is howling and getting louder...I want to get the most speed out of my money..my question is should I get 3.73 gears installed while the rear end is being torn apart anyways
(~$500-$600) and also buy an LS6 intake(~$300), Shaner S3 ported TB(~$130) under drive pulley(~$150) .
..OR should I just replace just the pinion bearing and leave the stock 3.42 gears in and put the LS6 intake w/ shaner ported TB, bigger cam, underdrive pulley? would the gears be worth it going from 3.42 to 3.73 gears(yes I would want 3.73's as I do like roll racing and I drive on the freeway all the time).
What would you guys do?
I've got a 9" with True Trac, 3.73 gears with maybe 10K miles on it. $1500 plus your stocker for it. Im letting the car go back in these tough times.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Id probably look into getting a new rear end.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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i say fix rear end or upgrade it
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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ok I'm definitely putting gears in the rearend. How much of a gain could I see if I add the LS6 intake, P&P TB and under drive pulley all together
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:13 AM
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20 give or take afew?????? I have 4:10's in my t/a and its amazing.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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what rpm are you at around 70 mph in 6th gear? I was thinking 3.90 gears also..anyone have 3.90 gears in 6 speed?

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20 give or take afew?????? I have 4:10's in my t/a and its amazing.
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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id buy the 9" rear while you can for that price. your gona keep upgrading and neglecting the weal 10 bolt thats in your car and end up screwing up the gears that you paid for man.......kinda think ahead you know
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Originally Posted by my06tbssson
id buy the 9" rear while you can for that price. your gona keep upgrading and neglecting the weal 10 bolt thats in your car and end up screwing up the gears that you paid for man.......kinda think ahead you know
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