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Oct 11, 2009 | 11:58 PM

cutmesomeslack

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From: Hardin County, Kentucky

Car: 1984 GMC. soon to be 1986 camaro

Engine: Carb'd 350

Transmission: TH 350

Axle/Gears: Stock

Best gears for me

I have a 1986 Sport Coupe Berlinetta with 3.42 gears that I swapped a 350 with a th350 transmission into. Since the transmission has no overdrive and the lower gears I'm driving at high rpm at 55. I don't drag race but I want something that will still give me a decent take off but better fuel mileage. What would you guys recommend?

Oct 12, 2009 | 08:10 AM

84 z28

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From: Rochester NY

Car: 1984 z28

Engine: 355

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 4.11

Re: Best gears for me

Keep what you have. Especially if your worried about gas mileage.

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:04 AM

big gear head

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Re: Best gears for me

The 3.42 is a popular gear for many daily drivers. If you want something that will work better on the highway then a 3.08 might work for you. It will cost you some performance.