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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 05:10 PM
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From: Henry County, GA
Car: 1988 Camaro SC
Engine: 355 Chevy
Transmission: 700
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Speedo gears because of gears

Can someone please help figure out what speedo gears I need? I went from a 2.72 or 2.73 to 3.73. My drive gear is a Red 17 and the driven is a Red 37. Please help.

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 06:43 PM
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From: Dallas, Texas
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 5.3 Gen III SBC
Transmission: 4L80E NTC 258mm Stall
Axle/Gears: Trick Chassis 9" 3.50 S-Strac
for 245/50-16's in the back You will need a 15 tooth (gray Drive Gear) and a 45 tooth (Light blue driven gear)

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 06:47 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 15T Gray (8642620) Drive and a 44T Dk. Gray (9780470) Driven should work. Need your tire size to tell exactly.

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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 05:06 PM
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From: Henry County, GA
Car: 1988 Camaro SC
Engine: 355 Chevy
Transmission: 700
Axle/Gears: 3.73
245/50 16'S is the size I have. What gears should I use for 255/50's?
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 06:41 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
15T/44T for 255's
15/45T for 245's
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