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Mar 25, 2001 | 02:34 AM

super83Z

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From: Brockton, MA, USA

Car: 1983 Z28

Engine: 6.6L 406

Transmission: T-56

2 series or 3 series carrier

How do you tell which one you have?

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Mar 25, 2001 | 09:51 PM

John Millican

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From: Savannah, GA

Car: 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Engine: 4.0L

Transmission: 5 speed

Axle/Gears: 8.8 rear, 4.56 gears, 4:1 transfer

What's you rear gear ratio and is it stock or aftermarket?

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Mar 25, 2001 | 10:41 PM

super83Z

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From: Brockton, MA, USA

Car: 1983 Z28

Engine: 6.6L 406

Transmission: T-56

My rearend is stock 83Z. I was wondering what made one a 2 series and one a 3series. Is it gear ratios that decide which it will be?

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LONG LIVE THE MUSCLE CAR!!!!! MAY ITS REIGN NEVER END

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package with 64cc aluminum heads, dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

Mar 26, 2001 | 02:38 AM

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From: Orange, SoCal

Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners

Transmission: Tremec T56

Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73

Yes, its the gear ratios. 3.08 and lower are 2-series gears, and 3.23 and higher are 3-series gears.

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