rear gear options
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From: Jennings LA
rear gear options
I have a 93 auto with the stock gears. I have heard the dana 36 is not very reliable. i would like to go with some lower gears possibly 345's or 373's. this is not a track car only a driver I just want a little quicker acelleration. I am not concerned about mileage.
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From: powhatan va.
the only problem with the 3.73 gear is that the housing cracks easier then with a 3.54. i wanted a 3.73 but zips corvette said they wouldnt warranty the rear because that gear size puts to much strain on the housing and they ten
d to crack the housing easier. i had the 2.59 gear and went to the 3.54, it was like night and day.
d to crack the housing easier. i had the 2.59 gear and went to the 3.54, it was like night and day.
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