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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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1988 Trans Am Rear end Help

Hey,
I drive a 1988 Gta Trans am automatic 305 tpi and i was wondering if anyone knew the stock gears in my car. I was wondering if it was 273 or 323 or somthing else, i am not quite sure. I would also like to know where i could purchase 373 gears for my car. I'm looking for light to light speed with comfortable around town driving also. I was told 373 was the way to go. Feel free to give your own opinion. Oh yea it has 19k miles original.

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Re: 1988 Trans Am Rear end Help

Originally Posted by Dacman88GTA
Hey,
I drive a 1988 Gta Trans am automatic 305 tpi and i was wondering if anyone knew the stock gears in my car.
Welcome to TGO. A search on site is always a good thing as most questions have been asked and answered.

The best bet is to yank the cover and verify what you have. That said, check the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/1988-pontiac-firebird

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Re: 1988 Trans Am Rear end Help

Thanks i know now what gears i have. 273, now will 373 fit and where can i purchase them ?
also do i have to worry about penion and backlash.?
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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Re: 1988 Trans Am Rear end Help

Originally Posted by Dacman88GTA
Thanks i know now what gears i have. 273, now will 373 fit and where can i purchase them ?
also do i have to worry about penion and backlash.?
If you truly have 2.73's, you have a 10-bolt. Check the following link for the info you require:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

You can purchased a gear set from Summit, Jeg's, etc.

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