NOS vs New Gears
Limping across the line
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Peoria Az
My .02 Aftermarket gears would be just as good (read not any better or worse) than a set of NOS gears.
Just like if someone had a set of NOS wheel bearings. They are all made to the same spec, and nobody will know any difference once they are installed.
Not worth any more $ either.
My .02 FWIW
Just like if someone had a set of NOS wheel bearings. They are all made to the same spec, and nobody will know any difference once they are installed.
Not worth any more $ either.
My .02 FWIW
Pro
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Catoosa Okla
My .02 Aftermarket gears would be just as good (read not any better or worse) than a set of NOS gears.
Just like if someone had a set of NOS wheel bearings. They are all made to the same spec, and nobody will know any difference once they are installed.
Not worth any more $ either.
My .02 FWIW
Just like if someone had a set of NOS wheel bearings. They are all made to the same spec, and nobody will know any difference once they are installed.
Not worth any more $ either.
My .02 FWIW
Man...got carried away with THAT one. I'll go back to my closet now...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Dunedin NZ.
At least you know the parentage of the NOS gears! That being said if a reputable brand of new gears is really poor I'm sure we would have heard about it. The most common issue with gears is when they skimp on the hardening and you only find out when the miles have clocked up a bit. Worst ones I've seen so far came out of Lada car gear boxes and Ural motorcycles.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
In all the Vette rear ends I every looked at the gears were not the failing part.
It is the yokes and posi units that failed
It is the yokes and posi units that failed
Last edited by gkull; Jul 14, 2014 at 01:11 PM.
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From: Crossville TN
If you know that the NOS gears were made by GM several decades ago, I would not hesitate to tell you that those gears are WITHOUT DOUBT as good, and most likely BETTER, than anything readily available in the aftermarket, today. Everyone complains about the lack of quality in the 1970's. But, that is for vehicle ASSEMBLY quality...not really a concern with part quality.
Quality of materials and heat treatment processes for ring/pinion gears (and other load-bearing gear sets) was very well controlled when the manufacturing processes were performed by the GM Divisions. Today, GM has NO manufacturing facilities, and part quality is totally dependent on the supplying vendors.
Quality of materials and heat treatment processes for ring/pinion gears (and other load-bearing gear sets) was very well controlled when the manufacturing processes were performed by the GM Divisions. Today, GM has NO manufacturing facilities, and part quality is totally dependent on the supplying vendors.