LAPD 3.73 gears install
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LAPD 3.73 gears install
Has anyone who purchased 3.73's from LAPD on the recent group purchase installed them yet? If so, what are your impressions? I'm particularly interested in Z06 owners that have gone to 3.73's. thanks
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (mmorse)
I am on my second set and they are real nice on the street.. I lost 2 tenths in the 1/4 mile as well.. :)
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (CHRIS NJ C5)
I am on my second set and they are real nice on the street.. I lost 2 tenths in the 1/4 mile as well.. :)
Now why did you lose .2 in the quarter????
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (mmorse)
I have driven and ridden in several Z06's. With their lower first gear, I can't imagine 3.73 gears. They are traction limited already, and wind first and second gears very quickly. Just my thoughts.
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (mmorse)
I had my LAPD/GP 3.73s installed just last week in my 99 Coupe. As expected first and second gear pull tremendously. The surprise to me has been how 5h and sixth gear are now more than just overdrive.
I am nearly all setup fo rthe track this spring as I just purchased some 17X11 wheels for my drag radials. I should be able to lay down some of the power I now have.
Now that i have the 3.73s and am going to run it hard occassionally I will need bigger fuel injectors. I am heading up to CARTEK on 2/1 for the injectors and some more tuning on their on-site dyno.
Wish me luck!
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I am nearly all setup fo rthe track this spring as I just purchased some 17X11 wheels for my drag radials. I should be able to lay down some of the power I now have.
Now that i have the 3.73s and am going to run it hard occassionally I will need bigger fuel injectors. I am heading up to CARTEK on 2/1 for the injectors and some more tuning on their on-site dyno.
Wish me luck!
Chuck
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (jschindler)
I agree with "jschindler" -- the first two gears would be very low on a Z06 with the 3.73s. Those low two first gears has alot to do with the 0-60 times on the Z06. The 3.73 might be a little much on a Z06 although I highly recommend them on a C5 -- I have them and love them.
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (Mad_Dog)
Man, not exactly glowing endorsements. I'm starting to regret buying the gears. Don't know if I want to put them in now. My Z is an everyday driver. How is the gas mileage affected?
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (mmorse)
Wasn't there an earlier post comparing Z06, 3.90 from motive, 3.73 getrag gear. If I remember correctly the first 2 gear ratio of the Z is almost identical to the 3.90. Looks like you gonna spend most of your time rowing.
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (wallstAL)
I am on my second set and they are real nice on the street.. I lost 2 tenths in the 1/4 mile as well.. :)
Why are you on your second set, was it a defect in the first set?
Now why did you lose .2 in the quarter????
Why are you on your second set, was it a defect in the first set?
Now why did you lose .2 in the quarter????
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install
I want a set but even $1650.00 seems like a lot, of course if I could get $600 for the 3.42 then $1050 is doable. What will it cost to install a set ? :crazy:
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (Vette-Racer)
I want a set but even $1650.00 seems like a lot, of course if I could get $600 for the 3.42 then $1050 is doable. What will it cost to install a set ? :crazy:
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (Mad_Dog)
You don't need the 3.73 gears on a Z06 since the gears in the transmission already closely resemble a 3.90 ratio as far as overal ratios are concerned.
Use the 3.90 diff with a stock MN6 to get the equivalent of a Z06.
Use the 3.90 diff with a stock MN6 to get the equivalent of a Z06.
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (sunvet)
You don't need the 3.73 gears on a Z06 since the gears in the transmission already closely resemble a 3.90 ratio as far as overal ratios are concerned.
Use the 3.90 diff with a stock MN6 to get the equivalent of a Z06.
Use the 3.90 diff with a stock MN6 to get the equivalent of a Z06.
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (ToplessTexan)
I snapped an output shaft on the first set.
Was this from wheel hop or what?
Was this from wheel hop or what?
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (CHRIS NJ C5)
No the track was just real stickey that night... :)
I assume the new, beefier output shafts that have popped up fit this unit too... What do you anticipate being the weak link now?
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Re: LAPD 3.73 gears install (ToplessTexan)
No the track was just real stickey that night... :)
Slicks, DR, runflats...?
I assume the new, beefier output shafts that have popped up fit this unit too... What do you anticipate being the weak link now?
[Modified by ToplessTexan, 10:13 AM 1/26/2002]
Slicks, DR, runflats...?
I assume the new, beefier output shafts that have popped up fit this unit too... What do you anticipate being the weak link now?
[Modified by ToplessTexan, 10:13 AM 1/26/2002]
