Ring and pinion shopping list...
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Ring and pinion shopping list...
RMG-8310331 $105 - Richmond ring/pinion install kit,
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
RMG-8310331 $105 - Richmond ring/pinion install kit,
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
11/45 = 4.09
10/41 = 4.10
9/37 = 4.11
RACE ON!!!
Last edited by CFI-EFI; Feb 1, 2006 at 02:21 PM.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Umm. There are no 3.54 gear sets for 3-series carriers. (Does 3-series refer to the carrier?)
I don't know what a "non-conventional, ICA" gear set looks like, or what to ask for in the summit catalog.
There is only one choice listed for D44, 3.54 gearset. RMG-sd4402
10-bolt, 26 spline pinion, 2 series carrier, 1.376 pinion shaft diameter.
Is this the correct ring/pinion set, and if it isn't, where do I get the correct one.
I don't know what a "non-conventional, ICA" gear set looks like, or what to ask for in the summit catalog.
There is only one choice listed for D44, 3.54 gearset. RMG-sd4402
10-bolt, 26 spline pinion, 2 series carrier, 1.376 pinion shaft diameter.
Is this the correct ring/pinion set, and if it isn't, where do I get the correct one.
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From: Warren Ohio
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
I don't know what a "non-conventional, ICA" gear set looks like, or what to ask for in the summit catalog.
Contact a rear-end shop like DTS, and have this discussion with someone who does a lot of 'Vette R&P swaps. Rich Perkins at 800-521-0628 can walk you through the process.
That gear set you listed is for a GM 10-bolt like the Camaro uses.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I'll call richmond. Summit can get em, even if they're not listed.
I don't want to pay some diff shop for parts markup, and I don't want them doing guesswork on my car for me.
I don't want to pay some diff shop for parts markup, and I don't want them doing guesswork on my car for me.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Richmond: Corvette D44
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3.73 ratio, p/n 49-0108-1
Precision Gear: Dana 44 V
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3.54 ratio, p/n 44D/354V
3.73 ratio, p/n 44D/373V
master install kit, p/n 44D/MOKITV
Yukon Gear: D44 Heavy Duty
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3.08
3.54 ratio, p/n D44HD-354
3.73
3.91
Thick 4.10
Thick 4.56
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3.73 ratio, p/n 49-0108-1
Precision Gear: Dana 44 V
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3.54 ratio, p/n 44D/354V
3.73 ratio, p/n 44D/373V
master install kit, p/n 44D/MOKITV
Yukon Gear: D44 Heavy Duty
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3.08
3.54 ratio, p/n D44HD-354
3.73
3.91
Thick 4.10
Thick 4.56
Last edited by CentralCoaster; Feb 1, 2006 at 06:33 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Warren Ohio
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
I'll call richmond. Summit can get em, even if they're not listed.
I don't want to pay some diff shop for parts markup, and I don't want them doing guesswork on my car for me.
I don't want to pay some diff shop for parts markup, and I don't want them doing guesswork on my car for me.
No guesswork...these guys are good and the prices are reasonable. (Prices on the website are not what you will pay. Mention CF.)
Oh...I meant to mention earlier that Richmond gears have a reputation for being noisy. You may want to consider Precision, U.S. Gear, or one of the other makes.
Whatever direction you go, good luck with your project.
Last edited by 95PoloVert; Feb 1, 2006 at 10:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
RMG-8310331 $105 - Richmond ring/pinion install kit,
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
RMG-SD4402 $170 - Richmond 3.54 sportsman gear set series 2 carrier
Is this all I need?
What's this mention of series 2 (<3.73) and series 3 (>3.73) carriers? And different ring gear sizes? I picked 8.5. And the vette having a d60 pinion yoke? I still can just buy this standard d44 gear set right?
I have the 3.45 Ring & Pinion set from my 96 LT4 Dana 44 sitting in my garage.....Absolutely in A1 condition......Are you interested???
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Yes i'm interested. Although I want to see a closeup pic of the gear teeth. How many miles on them, and how many 1/4 miles on them?
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Yes i'm interested. Although I want to see a closeup pic of the gear teeth. How many miles on them, and how many 1/4 miles on them?
Never at the strip.....a few "tests" on the street, but overwhelmingly all highway cruising....about 25K miles......the car was bone stock (except cat-back, K&N filter, ...)....
