Shift Kit and Rear Gears
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Drifting
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Shift Kit and Rear Gears
Ok, I know this has been discussed before but since I'm a lazy bum I figured another post can't hurt???
Anyhoo, I am not terribly mechanically inclined btu I can do a few things...change oil, plugs, the simple stuff. I have a good set of tools and a lot of desire so here's my question: If I buy a Transgo Shift kit and some 3.73 rear gears can I install them all myself or am I asking for a headache and a nightmare of problems?
Also, if I only drive my vette on the street (no strip runs...yet) should I go with some "serious" gears from Tom's Diff. or just buy the Richmonds from Summit?
Thanks!
Anyhoo, I am not terribly mechanically inclined btu I can do a few things...change oil, plugs, the simple stuff. I have a good set of tools and a lot of desire so here's my question: If I buy a Transgo Shift kit and some 3.73 rear gears can I install them all myself or am I asking for a headache and a nightmare of problems?
Also, if I only drive my vette on the street (no strip runs...yet) should I go with some "serious" gears from Tom's Diff. or just buy the Richmonds from Summit?
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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Re: Shift Kit and Rear Gears (Mystery Machine)
You can do a shift kit without breaking too much of a sweat, I even managed to do one (B&M) myself without breaking any bones. :D
I would leave the rear gears to a specialist. Setting tooth mesh requires a lot of skill developed from practice. The tools required are not common hand tools in some cases.
I would leave the rear gears to a specialist. Setting tooth mesh requires a lot of skill developed from practice. The tools required are not common hand tools in some cases.
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: Shift Kit and Rear Gears (1979toy)
Only do rear gears if you have a 2500 stall or better and still want more low end grunt.
The hi stall will give you more accel and hurt your cruzin rpm less...
The hi stall will give you more accel and hurt your cruzin rpm less...
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Re: Shift Kit and Rear Gears (Mystery Machine)
The Tom's gears are good. Ive been thinking of trying the Yukon gears that Randy's Ring & Pinion sells. They're supposed to be as good as OEM but I don't know if they are as good as the Tom's. As for setting them up, if you are not used to working to tight tolerances and have the tools, farm them out. Use a place like Van Steel or Bairs that know how to do the job right the first time. Shift kits aren't too bad, just messy.
Gary
Gary
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Re: Shift Kit and Rear Gears (gtr1999)
Trans Go shift Kit = Easy
Gears = Let the pro's handle it.
I'm taking mine to Bairs. http://www.bairs.com
Gears = Let the pro's handle it.
I'm taking mine to Bairs. http://www.bairs.com
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Drifting
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From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: Shift Kit and Rear Gears (Stewart's74)
Thanks guys. I figured the gearsn would be the tough one. I have a 2400 stall TC so maybe I'll do the shift kit first and see if I still want the gears.
Thanks again everyone! :thumbs:
Thanks again everyone! :thumbs:
