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Oct 19, 2004 | 09:38 PM

Master Ho

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Anyone Using Gear Vendors?

I was planning the 2004R swap, then saw an article in Hot Rod for a hi/lo trans. OD unit from Gear Vendors http://www.gearvendors.com/

Comments? Pros? Cons?

Oct 20, 2004 | 12:57 AM

SanDiegoPaul

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Originally Posted by Master Ho

I was planning the 2004R swap, then saw an article in Hot Rod for a hi/lo trans. OD unit from Gear Vendors http://www.gearvendors.com/

Comments? Pros? Cons?

I live close to them and am very familiar w/their products. Vettes have a very short driveshaft and I doubt the GV unit is a good idea. The shorter the shaft, the more closely you need to pay attn to the geometry of the pinion angle VS the transmission.

I've driven motorhomes with GV units in them and they are great .... also ridden in an Fbody (Trans Am WS-6) that had the overdrive from GV and it had a driveline vibration that drove me nuts!

Oct 20, 2004 | 01:09 AM

carbster09

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Gear Vendors..?

Yeah it sounds like a great idea. I was thinking of going with a 5 spd. I just don't know how this unit works? How do you shift it..? Or am I being stupid?

carbster09

Oct 20, 2004 | 02:59 AM

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its going to fit in that 6" round tunnel under our cars? and a driveshaft is going to fit behind it?

Oct 20, 2004 | 06:42 AM

Gordonm

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Its expensive. You are better off with an overdrive tranny.

Oct 20, 2004 | 08:01 AM

GTR1999

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A friend has one in a 78. It takes the place of the tailhousing, in this case a Muncie was used. I haven't driven in though to give an opinion.It does fit though.
Gary

Oct 20, 2004 | 08:39 AM

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Do the 700r4.

The GV is big and heavy.
For the same price a 700 will be great

Oct 20, 2004 | 08:50 AM

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A 2004R will reduce your car's overall weight. A GV unit will ADD to overall weight...and cost more. Oh, and you'll have to do some mods to your transmission tunnel.

Any more questions?