New gears??
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Burning Brakes
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From: Plant City Fl
New gears??
Like to get rid of my 2.59's, whats the next step up. How much will it affect mileage or top end. Will I have to upgrade to dana 44, don't race much, just looking for a little more low end. Whats the approximate cost installed.
Thanks for any info.
Bob
Thanks for any info.
Bob
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
3.07s would be the next step up, its the perfect gear for the L98, you wouldnt have to switch to D44 if you went with 3.07s.
It wont affect a top end that you never see, youll still top out at about 150, but when do you drive 150mph?
Mileage in mine is 19-20avg, 25hwy, 16-18city. (I have 3.07s in my 86)
It wont affect a top end that you never see, youll still top out at about 150, but when do you drive 150mph?
Mileage in mine is 19-20avg, 25hwy, 16-18city. (I have 3.07s in my 86)
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Re: New gears?? (vader86)
3.07s would be the next step up, its the perfect gear for the L98, you wouldnt have to switch to D44 if you went with 3.07s.
It wont affect a top end that you never see, youll still top out at about 150, but when do you drive 150mph?
Mileage in mine is 19-20avg, 25hwy, 16-18city. (I have 3.07s in my 86)
It wont affect a top end that you never see, youll still top out at about 150, but when do you drive 150mph?
Mileage in mine is 19-20avg, 25hwy, 16-18city. (I have 3.07s in my 86)
Thanks again.
Bob
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
Thanks for the info, Vader. What am I looking at for cost?? How much quicker is your 86 with the 3.07's.
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
Bob88Convertible... I to live in Plant City and have been considering the same gear swap. If you would like to get together and share information, please feel free to e-mail me.
Also if you are not participating in any club, but would like to join one checkout our web site http://www.tampabayvettes.com :seeya
Also if you are not participating in any club, but would like to join one checkout our web site http://www.tampabayvettes.com :seeya
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
I have heard that from a 2.59 to a 3.07, it may not be a huge difference in acceleration (low-end), but Vadar knows what he is talking about, so I am probably wrong. hehe
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Re: New gears?? (dbwade36)
I have heard that from a 2.59 to a 3.07, it may not be a huge difference in acceleration (low-end), but Vadar knows what he is talking about, so I am probably wrong. hehe
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
I have heard that from a 2.59 to a 3.07, it may not be a huge difference in acceleration (low-end), but Vadar knows what he is talking about, so I am probably wrong. hehe
Ok, whats the skinny on this, is 3.07 a big enough change, whats the next step up. Don't want to spend a thousand bucks and be disappointed.
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Ok, whats the skinny on this, is 3.07 a big enough change, whats the next step up. Don't want to spend a thousand bucks and be disappointed.
:confused:
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
Bob,
Go with 3:54's ! I had a 2:59 and went to 3:54 WOW! :D, unfortunatly they were from Florida Caliper :U broke while driving 40 mph from work. :mad I now have 3:73 from http://www.ikerds.com :cool: Pat Ikerd is who owns the place, he supplies rearends to Mid-America Designs catalog.
My gas milage w/2:59 was about 29mpg with 3:54 about 24mpg and with 3:73 about 22mpg thats with cruise set and NOT getting on it. I average about 18mpg in town with interstate driving. And remember to read my mods list, thats with everything listed, not bad huh?
My tach runs about 2200 rpm @ 60-65 with 3:73, I believe it was 2000 @ 60-65 with 3:54.
I did the swap myself, 1st time about 3.5 hours. 2nd time about 2.5 hours, already knew what to do. I used a Chiltons manual.
You'll enjoy any gear swap!!
Mike
So my advice is at least go with 3:54's and no more than 3:73.
Go with 3:54's ! I had a 2:59 and went to 3:54 WOW! :D, unfortunatly they were from Florida Caliper :U broke while driving 40 mph from work. :mad I now have 3:73 from http://www.ikerds.com :cool: Pat Ikerd is who owns the place, he supplies rearends to Mid-America Designs catalog.
My gas milage w/2:59 was about 29mpg with 3:54 about 24mpg and with 3:73 about 22mpg thats with cruise set and NOT getting on it. I average about 18mpg in town with interstate driving. And remember to read my mods list, thats with everything listed, not bad huh?
My tach runs about 2200 rpm @ 60-65 with 3:73, I believe it was 2000 @ 60-65 with 3:54.
I did the swap myself, 1st time about 3.5 hours. 2nd time about 2.5 hours, already knew what to do. I used a Chiltons manual.
You'll enjoy any gear swap!!
Mike
So my advice is at least go with 3:54's and no more than 3:73.
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Re: New gears?? (Bob88Convertible)
Ok, whats the skinny on this, is 3.07 a big enough change, whats the next step up. Don't want to spend a thousand bucks and be disappointed.
:confused:
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Re: New gears?? (CROOZN)
There is no doubt that Ikerds is the place to go. Good quality, great prices and shipped right to the door. Have my 3.07 from them in for over 2 years now.
PS: on the comment on parts in the kitchen and the Vette in the livingroom...like this is unusual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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