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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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From: Henry County, GA
Car: 1988 Camaro SC
Engine: 355 Chevy
Transmission: 700
Axle/Gears: 3.73
What size speedo gears do I need?

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 Jan 22, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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It's easier to go to tciauto.com go to site map and see speedo chart. You'll need your rear tire diameter, driven gear size and gear ratio, type it all in the boxes and it'll calculate it for you.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 03:50 AM
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Or I could just tell him and he could skip all the hassle.

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Speedometer gears for 700-R4 with 3.73:1 rear gear ratio.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 04:37 AM
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In case he altered the size, tire height would help too.
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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That's true. Those part numbers assume stock tire height (26 inches).
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Old Jan 28, 2002 | 03:16 AM
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Assuming that your tires are a little taller than 26" then the tooth count should be 15 drive, & 43 driven.
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