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05-08-2006, 06:11 PM
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Got My Car Back Today!!!!!!
Headers (Edelbrock) and 3.73 gear (Motive) w/ eaton limited slip were installed!
It made a HUGE difference!!!!
With the upgrades I have done already this is the icing on the cake.
My past mods were;
Eibach lower springs
Spohn front and rear sway bar
Spohn LCA
Spohn panhard rod
Poly bushings from front to back
3" no cat exaust w/flowmaster
Rebuilt 700r4 with all the goodies
160 thermostat w/cool fan switch
The motor is bone stock (305 tbi) and I gotta tell you it is very impressive for what it is.
I reccomend to all 305 TBI owners to do the upgrades listed above before any engine work.
The 3.73 is awesome, 0-60 is super quick.
On the interstate going 65 mph rpm's are at 2300 and getting to 100mph is like 2nd nature
It made a HUGE difference!!!!
With the upgrades I have done already this is the icing on the cake.
My past mods were;
Eibach lower springs
Spohn front and rear sway bar
Spohn LCA
Spohn panhard rod
Poly bushings from front to back
3" no cat exaust w/flowmaster
Rebuilt 700r4 with all the goodies
160 thermostat w/cool fan switch
The motor is bone stock (305 tbi) and I gotta tell you it is very impressive for what it is.
I reccomend to all 305 TBI owners to do the upgrades listed above before any engine work.
The 3.73 is awesome, 0-60 is super quick.
On the interstate going 65 mph rpm's are at 2300 and getting to 100mph is like 2nd nature
05-08-2006, 06:20 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Auto
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Nicely done Raider. It's nice to hear some stock motor news (because that's where I'm at)...now for the EBL! BTW, what was your original gear ratio?
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05-08-2006, 08:12 PM
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Car: 91 Formula, 89 IROC
Engine: LB9, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: Posi 2.73, Posi 2.73
Everytime I want to go with 3.42 posi, somebody gives me second thoughts with 3.73's. Please somebody with experienced track times or something pick the better for me.
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05-08-2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 90CamaroTBI
Everytime I want to go with 3.42 posi, somebody gives me second thoughts with 3.73's. Please somebody with experienced track times or something pick the better for me.
05-08-2006, 08:46 PM
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Car: 91 Formula, 89 IROC
Engine: LB9, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: Posi 2.73, Posi 2.73
Damn man, grew up there too and now live in pinefield, this place sucks now, thank god you got out of here lol.
05-09-2006, 12:13 AM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Originally Posted by Raiderfan
I forgot to mention, wtf can I do about my speedo gear?
05-09-2006, 04:27 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stockers, 2.73 (?)
how about a price break down on those mods. It be nice to know roughly how much coin I need to put up.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
05-09-2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by forklift
how about a price break down on those mods. It be nice to know roughly how much coin I need to put up.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
flowmaster $80
3" pipe varies from shop to shop
3.73 gear $180
eaton limited slip unit $480
built trans $1700
all the suspension parts about $650
05-09-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by forklift
how about a price break down on those mods. It be nice to know roughly how much coin I need to put up.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
I'm out of waldorf to. active duty out of andrews afb, but currently over seas.
05-09-2006, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by michal_larson
Just change your speedometer gears, 84-85 camaros with 4 cylinders had 3.73's and so did the 1984 ho z-28. so just spend the 11 dallars at the dealer.
My speedo is off 20 mph.........
05-09-2006, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Raiderfan
Can anyone confirm this for me? No offense bro but it's hard to take advice from someone who cant spell 'dollars' and i'm no spelling bee wizard.
My speedo is off 20 mph.........
My speedo is off 20 mph.........
05-09-2006, 10:10 PM
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Car: 91 Formula, 89 IROC
Engine: LB9, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: Posi 2.73, Posi 2.73
I can get to Budds creek in 30 to 40 mins from Waldorf.......one of the best tracks in the US if I must say.
05-10-2006, 12:06 PM
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Raiderfan, sorry so long to reply. The EBL is the EmBedded Locker deal Rbob's been working on and now has available. For more info here's his website: DynamicEFI
You can pm Rbob for pricing.
You can pm Rbob for pricing.
05-10-2006, 12:35 PM
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You can pm Rbob for pricing.
05-11-2006, 11:01 PM
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Raider fan,
I did the same mod to my car but went with the 3.42's. I also had the electronic correction device installed. I would never do that again. I wish I had gone with the speedo gear change. Anyway, you need to replace the driven and drive gear. With the 3.42 it was a 15 tooth grey and a 41 tooth yellow. I'm not sure what it will be with the 3.73's.
Do a search on the tranny board. I think Trickster had a post about which speedo gears to get with the different rear ends. It's a very old post though.
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I did the same mod to my car but went with the 3.42's. I also had the electronic correction device installed. I would never do that again. I wish I had gone with the speedo gear change. Anyway, you need to replace the driven and drive gear. With the 3.42 it was a 15 tooth grey and a 41 tooth yellow. I'm not sure what it will be with the 3.73's.
Do a search on the tranny board. I think Trickster had a post about which speedo gears to get with the different rear ends. It's a very old post though.
Bill
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