I have a 87 camaro with 350 tpi and i am looking into changing my gears. I have a 2.73 limited slip rear end in it now with disk brakes.

Does anyone know a good brand of gears? im guessing i have a 2 series carrier and i want to put 3.73s in it. Has anyone done this change befor and how did it work out?

 

anyone?

 

Richmond are good.
Yes, you have a 2 series carrier. 3.73's might be a little steep for a stock 350 TPI, 3.42's might suit the engine better.

 

what should be done so that it could handle 3.73s

 

There are far better people in the know on this board, but I did a lot of research before going from 2.73's to 3.42's. The one thing I got a ton of opinions on were that the Richmond gears make a lot of noise. Most recommended US/Strange and Motive. I ended up buying GM 3.42's.

Further, the majority voted on 3.42's on a 350 TPI with 700R4, but there were some who swore by 3.73's.

Obviously you need to get the 3 series carrier if you go with the 3.42's or 3.73's, whichever you choose.

Oh yeah, and my application is with 350 TPI and 700R4 that I swapped in, not the original TBI 305.

Good Luck, and I'm sure others will share their information.

 

heard the same thing richmond wine and GM motives are quiet if done right. I am going to do the same mod hopefully this spring. Probally go 342also.