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Dec 6, 2001 | 09:24 AM

Idagon

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Speedo- gear questions

with a 700r4 3.23 gears, 245-50zr16 tires
what drive and driven gears do i need

also with a 2.73 gear, what drive and driven gears

Dec 6, 2001 | 02:07 PM

Apeiron

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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

3.23: 17T / 44T
2.73: 17T / 37T

Dec 6, 2001 | 04:38 PM

Idagon

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do i need to change gear holder (sleeve)

Dec 6, 2001 | 05:06 PM

Apeiron

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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

If you go from one to the other?

Dec 6, 2001 | 05:07 PM

92RSFivePointSlow

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From: East Windsor, NJ, 08520

Car: 2002 Harley Nightrain

Engine: twin cam 88ci

Transmission: manual

Didn't have to in mine- I went from a 37 to a 44. -Randy

Dec 9, 2001 | 01:57 AM

Kevin91Z

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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

You should, the sleeves are good for 5-gear increments. 35-39 teeth and 40-44 teeth use the same sleeve, respectively.

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