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thinking about upgrading my 9 bolt ???

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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Car: 89 Camaro R.S.
Engine: LB9 5.0 (lt1 cam)full exhaust..
Transmission: WC T-5 pro5.0 shifter zoom S/s
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27's
thinking about upgrading my 9 bolt ???

I have a 9 bolt BW on my car already .. 5 speed .. but instead of the 3.45s I have the 3.27s.. would I notice a big increase ?? will the 3.27s slow down my 1/4 mile et?

why did the 5 speeds get the 3.45s??

could not find an answer to this.. I did find something about the way the auto was geared ? but that kinda didn't answer my question ..

thanks!
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: thinking about upgrading my 9 bolt ???

Manual transmission cars typically get lower factory gear ratios because that buyer wants performance. A fifth gear (compared to a 4 speed auto) also gives a higher overdrive ratio in order to slow the engine down at highway speeds to preserve some fuel ecomony. There isn't a huge difference between 3.27 and 3.45 however.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Car: 89 Camaro R.S.
Engine: LB9 5.0 (lt1 cam)full exhaust..
Transmission: WC T-5 pro5.0 shifter zoom S/s
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27's
Re: thinking about upgrading my 9 bolt ???

Thanks for the info. . Will my car still be able to hit the 14xx in the quarter mile ? I'll be taking her Friday .
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