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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Hey all im the new guy so I'll buy the first round
Just got my first Vette a 76 with a 67 327 200-4R set up (my avatar) Needs some work been keeping me busy every weekend sisce last X-mas..
Some more basics In the military, from Boston now in Florida
You guys have a great site here Ive learned quite a bit already I do have one question I hope some-one can answer Who made the Rearend in 76 Ive heard Eaton and I've heard Dayna also can some-one give me an idea what gears came stock
Thanks in advance... Looking forward to being a member..
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Don't know the answer to your question but welcome aboard. Sounds like you have a very nice setup there.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:34 AM
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That is an unusaul engine tranny combo, sounds like some fun.

Can't answer your question re the rear-end sorry.

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by screamin340
Hey all im the new guy so I'll buy the first round
Just got my first Vette a 76 with a 67 327 200-4R set up (my avatar) Needs some work been keeping me busy every weekend sisce last X-mas..
Some more basics In the military, from Boston now in Florida
You guys have a great site here Ive learned quite a bit already I do have one question I hope some-one can answer Who made the Rearend in 76 Ive heard Eaton and I've heard Dayna also can some-one give me an idea what gears came stock
Thanks in advance... Looking forward to being a member..
1976-77 OA 3.08 posi
LR,OD 3.36 posi
OB 3.55 posi
OC 3.70 posi
Note:The two letter prefix in the serial number identifies the rear -axle
gear ratio.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Welcome. Thats a nice color to have but thats just me
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Generally, autos came with a 3.08 rear and manuals with a 3.36. That was the standard but there were options of course.

BTW: Nice color.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Hello and welcome.
Here is a website with some information on rear end gear ratios and may help determine what ratio you have.

http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=7081


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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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I'm more or less a newbie myself. Thank you for your service to our country. Love the color of your vette, looks an awful lot like one I know.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
Generally, autos came with a 3.08 rear and manuals with a 3.36. That was the standard but there were options of course.

BTW: Nice color.
You can always spin your wheel and count the driveshaft revolutions to tell ratio. If you need more IM me. Jon
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