[Z06] gear ratio question
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Cruising
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: BROOKFIELD wisconsin
gear ratio question
I recently purchased a 2002 Z06 and I am wondering if any of you have installed 373 gears in your rearend. I am currently running them on my vert 2001 6 speed and they are awesome in the car. Yes, I know the transmission is geard steeper also, but I just want some feedback from any of you that may have them installed in the Z06. Thanks
Instructor
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Re: gear ratio question (Brutus0725)
IMHO, if you're planning on keeping the car N/A...then it's one of the best mods for off the line performance. If you're going to supercharge, t-charge or use NOS...I wouldn't recommend this mod. Just my .02...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Re: gear ratio question (BuzzZ06)
IMHO, if you're planning on keeping the car N/A...then it's one of the best mods for off the line performance. If you're going to supercharge, t-charge or use NOS...I wouldn't recommend this mod.
Enquiring minds want to know. Is it an issue with traction or what?
I had 4.10's in my 96 GS and was soooo much fun on the street. I was thinking that 3.73's in the Z06 might be a good compromise.
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder CO.
Re: gear ratio question (Z06VERT)
Since I've been reading posts on this forum, I have noticed the 3.73 gears are not a popular mod among the people here. I see people here tastefully mod their Z06 with longtubes, heads and cams, or just plain bolt-ons, and yet they overlook the gears. I think the 3.73's are a great complement for a M6.
I might assume is the price tag on the gears. I see LPE selling the Getrag Axle Assembly (3.73:1) for $2.3K
I have 3.73 gears on my Camaro, and they're great.
I would love to see more Z06's with 3.73's and hear comments about them.
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[Modified by Wicked LT1, 8:28 PM 3/22/2002]
I might assume is the price tag on the gears. I see LPE selling the Getrag Axle Assembly (3.73:1) for $2.3K
I have 3.73 gears on my Camaro, and they're great.
I would love to see more Z06's with 3.73's and hear comments about them.
:smash: :yesnod:
[Modified by Wicked LT1, 8:28 PM 3/22/2002]
Instructor
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Re: gear ratio question (Z06VERT)
It's definitely an issue w/traction... I could not imagine having 500+ rwhp and keeping the 3.73 gear. 1st would be a joke!!! BTW, I purchased my 3.73 for $2k delivered from LAPD(if anyone's interested)...sold my 3.42 for approx $600 so it was only a $1400 net mod and WELL WORTH IT 10X OVER!!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder CO.
Re: gear ratio question (BuzzZ06)
Well, I just think the 3.73 gears are a great street killer weapon.
I do agree with the issue of having them in car producing a lot of power/torque. But, with bolt-ons and/or head/cams package -hence, no 500+ rwhp- I think they will shine. :smash:
[Modified by Wicked LT1, 10:51 PM 3/22/2002]
I do agree with the issue of having them in car producing a lot of power/torque. But, with bolt-ons and/or head/cams package -hence, no 500+ rwhp- I think they will shine. :smash:
[Modified by Wicked LT1, 10:51 PM 3/22/2002]
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Drifting
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From: san diego ca
Re: gear ratio question (TOM L)
Hmmm...I recall someone posting how you can tell what your current gear ratio is by the label inside the glove compartment..
But i could not find the info when i did a search. Could someone please tell me how i can find out what my gear set up is ?
Thanks
Jeff
[Modified by BLUTHUNDER, 3:23 AM 3/31/2002]
But i could not find the info when i did a search. Could someone please tell me how i can find out what my gear set up is ?
Thanks
Jeff
[Modified by BLUTHUNDER, 3:23 AM 3/31/2002]
