3.23 gears
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Car: 92 Z28 CONVERTIBLE
Engine: 305 TPI
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Axle/Gears: 2.73
3.23 gears
Has anyone went from a 2.73 to a 3.23 gear in a tpi 305 with auto if so how much did it help the feel of the car
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Re: 3.23 gears
I've changed LOTS of gears in LOTS of cars, although never that exact combo.
Most amazing difference I've ever got was 2.73 to 3.42 in a 74 Caprice convertible with a 454. It was totally revolutionary. Could hardly believe it was the same car.
Given that the 2.73 was the "standard" ratio from the factory and 3.23 was the "high performance" one, it should make a pretty substantial difference, without being too excessive. (that, from the Dept of Redundancy Dept) With the cam you have though, might impact the highway type performance negatively however.
Most amazing difference I've ever got was 2.73 to 3.42 in a 74 Caprice convertible with a 454. It was totally revolutionary. Could hardly believe it was the same car.
Given that the 2.73 was the "standard" ratio from the factory and 3.23 was the "high performance" one, it should make a pretty substantial difference, without being too excessive. (that, from the Dept of Redundancy Dept) With the cam you have though, might impact the highway type performance negatively however.
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Re: 3.23 gears
3.73 is generally considered a bit much gear to match the powerband of the automatic / LB9 combo.
3.23 and 3.42 are worthwhile to switch to if you want a drivable, fun combination that still pulls decent highway mileage. You should like it and notice it. 3.08 would be "not worth the trouble," as it would be similar to what you have,
3.23 and 3.42 are worthwhile to switch to if you want a drivable, fun combination that still pulls decent highway mileage. You should like it and notice it. 3.08 would be "not worth the trouble," as it would be similar to what you have,
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Re: 3.23 gears
Well I'm not wanting a hot rod it's just the car doesn't pull in 2ND gear at lower rpm say if you punch it at 40mph it's just a turd but pulls OK in the upper rpm
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Re: 3.23 gears
I've thought about that but then there would be to much of a fender well gap
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Re: 3.23 gears
3.73 is generally considered a bit much gear to match the powerband of the automatic / LB9 combo.
3.23 and 3.42 are worthwhile to switch to if you want a drivable, fun combination that still pulls decent highway mileage. You should like it and notice it. 3.08 would be "not worth the trouble," as it would be similar to what you have,
3.23 and 3.42 are worthwhile to switch to if you want a drivable, fun combination that still pulls decent highway mileage. You should like it and notice it. 3.08 would be "not worth the trouble," as it would be similar to what you have,
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Re: 3.23 gears
Ive got a nice set of 3.23s if you are looking to buy some id part with them. Bought em here on this website a wile back.
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Re: 3.23 gears
Will they work in a series 2 carrier or at least I think that's what I have with 2.73 gears