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Old 02-15-2003, 01:55 PM
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Speedo Gear Teeth for 3:42 Gears

I currently have the stock speedo gear which had (2:73 gears) in my (700R4)transmission now. I want to install the right speedo gear with (3:42 Gears), so my speedometer is accurate. Does anybody know how many teeth i need on the speedo gear.
Old 02-15-2003, 04:54 PM
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I did a search and found a formula for this. The website is http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...tallation.html But i know there is somebody with a auto that has added 3:42 gears.

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Old 02-16-2003, 02:03 PM
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Yes but they have so many different size tires on our cars no one gear set is coorect. www.700r4.com has a calculator that can help you, they also sell the parts.
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Thanks SSC i will try that site.
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you will also need to know what driving gear you have on the output shft. they are color coded.
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i used a 45 tooth driven gear (biggest GM makes) so i didnt have to dig inside the tranny..............the end result is close enough (off by like 3%)
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Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73, 3.73
what size tires do you have, tell me that and i can tell ya what gears you need (part numbers and tooth count)
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If you have the factory size tires on the 16" rims use the 15T and the 41T. That's what I have for my 3.42's...
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Thanks guys for the help. Looks like my problem is solved. My tire size is 245-50-16.
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ok you need
15t gray drive gear p/n 8642620
and 41t yellow driven gear p/n is 25513048 for an electric speed sensor, and p/n 1362195 for a cable drive (sorry didnt know which one you have)
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Thanks 92GTA and 90IROC5SPD for the exact teeth amount
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