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Dec 15, 2004 | 08:35 AM

JamesC

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From: Lawrence, KS

Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Used OEM Gears

I'd like a new set of OEM 3.73's, but was quoted 500+ at the dealership. What's the general opinion of used gears?

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Dec 15, 2004 | 09:22 AM

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you can get after market for 200 or less. i wouldn't use used gear set unless i took them apart and got the set up specs before i did.

Dec 15, 2004 | 09:31 AM

JamesC

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

The reason I suggested OEM is that I've read they're much quieter. I'm not a turn-up-the-radio and forget-the-whine kind of guy. After searching, I'm unsure of what the real consensus is--after market will whine, after market won't whine if set-up properly, OEM's won't whine, etc.. Enlighten me.

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Dec 15, 2004 | 10:45 AM

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If u dont want gears that whine, get Motive gears. They are about $190 new. They arent as strong as say Richmond gears, but they dont whine like Richmonds.

Dec 15, 2004 | 11:39 AM

lonniep01

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be careful with used gears.i bought 2 used sets of 3:42s & both sets had a terrible whine.got new ones & they set up fine.my point is you never know what your getting when buying used.