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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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3.23s or 3.42s?

I've got my Zexel-Torsen posi...and now I just need some gears to go with it. I've got it narrowed down to GM Motives, but I'm not sure which ratio to go with. It's a 305...auto, and is my daily driver. Eventually I will be putting a 350 in it, but I stress eventually. I do a good amount of highway travel, and was hoping to get decent milage, but also good response. Help me out yall.

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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
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Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
3.42 4 sure, 3.73's be even better cause you still have the OD, but the 3.42 are a "basic" all around gear for these cars. I ran em all year and hate them, needed 3.73 for 26" tall tires 4.11 for the new 28" slicks.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:00 PM
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might as well get the 3.42's

3.23's came with my car and i get good mileage, but i would like more off the line power and a tad better 1/4 times..
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 10:08 PM
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Well, I decided to go with the 3.42s. I was looking at www.gearsareus.com at the Motive gears. They have two options though.....regular $130 and performance $176. What's the difference in the two? Also, do I need a new speedo gear or something like that, so I get an accurate reading? And if so, where would I get one?
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