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Old 08-06-2005, 06:16 PM   #1
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Probably some of the best money ever spent

Relatively easy installation; instructions left a bit to be desired.

Good day's work including looming all the wiring, etc.
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Old 10-02-2009, 09:22 PM   #2
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What car did you install your gearvendors on? I am planning a unit behind a turbo 400 in an 85 firebird, and looking for any install tips to keep hack to a minimum. Thanks
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Old 10-02-2009, 09:42 PM   #3
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I don't see these being that much better since I have a higher than stock stall. When I shift going down the road from a stop, you can hardly hear it drop rpms as it just hangs around 2200rpm. I'd prefer a lock-up converter first, and then an overdrive. Even a moderatly steep hill going up it at a constant 35mph takes 3000+rpm.
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:52 PM   #4
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What car did you install your gearvendors on?
90 454 SS pickup.
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Old 10-03-2009, 01:01 PM   #5
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Wow! This thread has to be a record.

Revived after FOUR YEARS & still gets a reply from the OP!

I've always loved the idea of the GV Overdrive, just not the PRICE of one!
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Old 10-03-2009, 01:37 PM   #6
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I've always loved the idea of the GV Overdrive, just not the PRICE of one!
I wanted one for a long time, but couldn't justify the price.

A deal fell in my lap for a NIB GV and a set of Hooker SuperComps to fit my truck for $2K to my door
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I just want to try and find out about the fit. I am aware of the pros and cons. I am basically looking for a simple bullitproof overdrive. I have a neighbor with an 8.40/160 mph 1.26 car (g-body) that I have seen the reliability in.
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Old 10-20-2009, 02:18 AM   #8
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Hey everybody, just saw Gear Vendors on Jay Leno's garage http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...entley-update/

Has anyone put this on a Third Gen with the stock OD auto transmission? Thanks!
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:00 PM   #9
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your overdrive would be 0.49 final, which would require 4.10 plus gears to be usable on the highway.
with a 3.08 rear end, you would be turning about 1200 rpms on the highway... too low
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