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Old 09-28-2008, 07:39 PM   #1
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Car: 86 camaro irocz z28
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373 GEARS

i currently have a 86 iroc with a 90 350. exaust, intake, shift kit, msd ignition, and a 52mm throttle body. it has 2.73 gears and im considering putting in 3.73 gears. does anyone know how much of a difference it will make in my 0-60 and 1/4 mile? thanks
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Old 09-28-2008, 08:38 PM   #2
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I swapped my 2:73 open to 3:73 posi and it made my car alot better and you got a 350 and stuff! If you have the money do it!
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Old 09-28-2008, 08:40 PM   #3
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Well 3.73 will give you a big advantage on acceleration. You will need good tires and a proper suspension setup to take advantage of that that. With out knowning what the car runs now exact wheel and tire/suspension setup it would be impossible to even make an educated guess
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