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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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From: Pittsfield, MA
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700R4
What speedo gears for 3:73's

I want to swap a set of 3:73's into my 9 bolt. Does anyone what drive and driven speedo gears I need for a 700 R4 with electric speedo to get an accurate reading. Thanks for your help.
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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From: Alton IL
Car: 87 aniv vert, 90 Iroc, 87 LT
Engine: LB9, LB9, carbed 305
Transmission: MM5, MM5 conversion, MM5 conversion
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73, 3.73
i got a calculater on my computer that will give me part numbers, and teeth counts for it. but i need to know your tire size? and you have a digital speed sensor right?
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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From: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
This may sound stupid, but I don't think you can get a 3:73 ratio in a 9 bolt???

I am probably wrong but....I don't think so.
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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From: Alton IL
Car: 87 aniv vert, 90 Iroc, 87 LT
Engine: LB9, LB9, carbed 305
Transmission: MM5, MM5 conversion, MM5 conversion
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73, 3.73
www.9bolt.com sells 3.73's for them, but 9 bolt stuff is way to expensive for me.
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
<A HREF=http://members.shaw.ca/crussel/speedo.exe>Speedo Gear Calculator</A>
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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From: Pittsfield, MA
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
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Transmission: 700R4
90iroc5spd, I have stock size tires which I believe are 26" and yes I have the speed sensor. I really apreciate the help, thanks.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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From: Alton IL
Car: 87 aniv vert, 90 Iroc, 87 LT
Engine: LB9, LB9, carbed 305
Transmission: MM5, MM5 conversion, MM5 conversion
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73, 3.73
um ok, your sig says 17's
i mean like 245/50/16----something like that

i will use that as a standard-- and with that:

15t gray drive 8642620, and 45t lt blue 25513052

hope that helps, and give me a correct tire size and i will update that
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