Guys With 3.42s
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Guys With 3.42s
I've searched the archives but would like more specific answers, if possible. I'm currently running stock 3.23s.
1. Is the seat of the pants difference worth the cost for a daily driver (I'm mostly a highway driver)?
2. What kind of gas mileage should I expect?
3. Noise?
4. New or used gear sets?
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1. Is the seat of the pants difference worth the cost for a daily driver (I'm mostly a highway driver)?
2. What kind of gas mileage should I expect?
3. Noise?
4. New or used gear sets?
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From: Lk. Ronkonkoma, Long Island N.Y., U.S.A.
Car: 1991 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383 Supercharged and Intercooled
Transmission: 6-Speed
Axle/Gears: Stock 10 bolt 3.42
What tranny do you have? I'm at 2000RPMs in OD at 65MPH with my t-5.
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'91 Formula
383CI Superram, Sportman II's
SLP Cam 214/224 .470/.490
Vortech V1 S-Trim with custom 8 rib pullies
5-speed
3.42
12.34@117.04, 1.91 60Ft.
on Drag Radials
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'91 Formula
383CI Superram, Sportman II's
SLP Cam 214/224 .470/.490
Vortech V1 S-Trim with custom 8 rib pullies
5-speed
3.42
12.34@117.04, 1.91 60Ft.
on Drag Radials
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Sorry about that. Five-speed.
JamesC
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[This message has been edited by JamesC (edited November 26, 2001).]
JamesC
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[This message has been edited by JamesC (edited November 26, 2001).]
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From: Where the chicks absolutely LOVE the V-8 rumble!
Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
I switched from 3.08's, it seemed to me like each one of my gears pulled like the next lower one (fourth pulled like 3rd, etc.)
At 2000rpms in 5th gear I am at 70mph (before it was between 75-80mph)
You might not see much or a difference from 3.23's. However my gas mileage hardly suffered at all (26 mpg on the highway)
I have Richmond gears and they do whine noticeably, but are easily drowned out by my stereo on low volume.
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ORIGINAL OWNER
92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Partial TBI mods, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Richmond 3:42 gears, Torsen HD Posi
Sights & Sounds:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers. Spectre valve covers and accessories, Z28 grille w/aftermarket lights, MacEwen whiteface gauges
NEXT UP: the rest of the TBI mods & Suspension upgrades
At 2000rpms in 5th gear I am at 70mph (before it was between 75-80mph)
You might not see much or a difference from 3.23's. However my gas mileage hardly suffered at all (26 mpg on the highway)
I have Richmond gears and they do whine noticeably, but are easily drowned out by my stereo on low volume.
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ORIGINAL OWNER
92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Partial TBI mods, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Richmond 3:42 gears, Torsen HD Posi
Sights & Sounds:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers. Spectre valve covers and accessories, Z28 grille w/aftermarket lights, MacEwen whiteface gauges
NEXT UP: the rest of the TBI mods & Suspension upgrades
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