speedo gear question
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speedo gear question
GM dealer didnt know which one i needed so i could use a little help.
Ive got a 700R4, i'm putting a 3.27 (BW) in so which gears or color gears (what he said) do i need. Thanks. I'm going from a 2.73 if that makes a difference, dont think it will. Still on the stock 215/65/r15 tires.
-chillen
Ive got a 700R4, i'm putting a 3.27 (BW) in so which gears or color gears (what he said) do i need. Thanks. I'm going from a 2.73 if that makes a difference, dont think it will. Still on the stock 215/65/r15 tires.
-chillen
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GM part # 25522497 (45 tooth) is probably the closest. It is for that gear ratio with the 245/50/16 tires, which are a tad shorter than yours. Both ratios use the same driven gear. Speedo will be very close, under just a little bit.
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That's what I'm running and the speedo seems to be accurate, but I suppose it could be off. I bought a 3.27 and the guy gave me the speedo gears.
My 2.77 rear came with a red gear on the output shaft, so I didn't have to change. I imagine a 2.73 would be the same since it's almost the same ratio.
My 2.77 rear came with a red gear on the output shaft, so I didn't have to change. I imagine a 2.73 would be the same since it's almost the same ratio.
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cool thanks, i'll give that a try. its a starting point at least. thanks.
-chillen
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Car: 89 IROC t-tops
Engine: 5.7 (350 tpi)
Transmission: Auto (700R4)
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt disc with 3.73's
2.77 gear to 3.73 gears
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Ok can someone walk me through the formula to figure out which gears I need (700R4 of course)
I have 255/50/16" Tires and I am going from 2.77's to 3.73's
So far I have figured out that I am 74.26% of my actual speed????
Does that make sense
I have seen the formula on the net but I am lost
I am guessing 15/45??
How close would that get me?
Ok can someone walk me through the formula to figure out which gears I need (700R4 of course)
I have 255/50/16" Tires and I am going from 2.77's to 3.73's
So far I have figured out that I am 74.26% of my actual speed????
Does that make sense
I have seen the formula on the net but I am lost

I am guessing 15/45??
How close would that get me?
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Those are the two gears used for 3.73 rears from the factory. They are for 215/65/15 tires, but extremely close. Worked fine for me with the same tire size and gear ratio.
Part#'s 8642620 for 15 tooth gear, and 25522497 for 45 tooth gear.
Part#'s 8642620 for 15 tooth gear, and 25522497 for 45 tooth gear.
Last edited by Lo-tec; Mar 25, 2005 at 08:21 AM.
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