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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 04:31 PM
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What gears and tranny in my car?

1987 Camaro Sport Coupe LG4 305 carbed engine.

What rearend gears do I have? I am almost sure i have 2.73s.

I am almost sure i have the 700R4 tranny...Is this correct?
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 06:43 PM
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From: Stouffville, Ontario
Car: 83WS6TA
Engine: ZZ4
Transmission: TH350C
Axle/Gears: 3:23
If it's got four gears one of which is over drive then I think it should be a 700R4.
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 07:24 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
If you have an auto then it is a 700R4, to check your ratio an easy way is to get in D and do 70mph, what ever your tach reads that's the gears you have. 2730 rpms = 2:73.
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 11:34 PM
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Oh Sh!te. My car is at 2000 RPM in 4th gear, are you talking about third? Ok, I'll try that.
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 12:58 AM
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Car: 99 Formula
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Originally posted by 89WS-6
Oh Sh!te. My car is at 2000 RPM in 4th gear, are you talking about third? Ok, I'll try that.
Yes, with an auto 3rd gear, Drive. Not OD.
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