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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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From: carol stream
Car: 87 firebird formula
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: 373:1
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ive got a 3.23 in my 95 camaro posi rear end and i just picked up a series 3, 3.73 ring and pinion would i be able to just swap the ring and pinion with out any adjustments or over hauling it? its a gm ring and pin
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Car: 91 Z28,64ImpalaSS4094spd,67 Galaxy
Engine: Dart 415Profiler hd,cmprlrs,Hlly750
Transmission: Built 700R4, 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 3:89 Moser 9"
Re: need advice

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ive got a 3.23 in my 95 camaro posi rear end and i just picked up a series 3, 3.73 ring and pinion would i be able to just swap the ring and pinion with out any adjustments or over hauling it? its a gm ring and pin
No, it is not that simple, do a thread search. everything needs to be realigned, is it a series 2 or 3 carrier? There are many variables, start reading. Knowledge saves $$$, time and heartache....
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Car: 87 firebird formula
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Axle/Gears: 373:1
Re: need advice

yes its a series 3 carrier i know what im supose to do like set back lash with a dial indicator repace all the bearing and check pinion depth and the gear contact but im wondering if it would be possible to take cheap way cause cant afford overhaul or dial indicator or should just wait

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Old May 23, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Car: 91 Z28,64ImpalaSS4094spd,67 Galaxy
Engine: Dart 415Profiler hd,cmprlrs,Hlly750
Transmission: Built 700R4, 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 3:89 Moser 9"
Re: need advice

Just wait and do it right, 10 bolts w/ 7 5/8" are extremely tricky to get right, it's not something you want to have to do again....
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Old May 23, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Car: 87 firebird formula
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Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: 373:1
Re: need advice

ok thanks thats what i was asking any certain places for over haul kits that are good?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Engine: 3.1 but 350 soon, 350, 350
Transmission: T56 soon
Axle/Gears: stock 3.42 Posi to come
Re: need advice

You might end up needing an overhaul kit anyways after you try to have the pinion removed. It may not be reusable. This would mean a kit. When you start with a kit a good starting point is to match what was there to start and adjust from there. Do a search. Somebody on here suggested taking that old pinion bearing and very slightly opening up the inside so it would slide off and on for checking then using the new one when you have everything set properly.
This is not necessarily rocket science or vodoo but must be done properly. It has been suggested in some threads that the 10 bolt should be set up on the tighter end of the clearance range. I have no specific knowledge to know if this is a better idea or not but they are still saying to be within spec.
This is from all the searches and threads I have read on it.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Car: 91 Z28,64ImpalaSS4094spd,67 Galaxy
Engine: Dart 415Profiler hd,cmprlrs,Hlly750
Transmission: Built 700R4, 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 3:89 Moser 9"
Re: need advice

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ok thanks thats what i was asking any certain places for over haul kits that are good?
Jegs or Summit carry kits made by Richmond, plus their own brands. I am sure there are many others too. I've always used the Richmond kits w/ no problems at all....
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