how much diffrence from 315 to 342
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From: oaklawn il
how much diffrence from 315 to 342
Im thinking about swaping out my 315 to a 342, does anyone know how much of a diffrence i would feel and how much quicker 1/4 mile times. :steering:
Burning Brakes
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From: Geismar LA
Re: how much diffrence from 315 to 342 (PACEME)
probably not more than .2 - .3. most say it isn't worth it to make this change unless you go to a 3.73 and torque converter. Changing the torque converter with your 3.15's would probably give you more than the 3.42 gear change. Someone with more experience may have better info.
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From: Austria
Re: how much diffrence from 315 to 342 (PACEME)
what if i also got a vigalanti 3200, how much better and how is drivability
I don´t think I would gain much with a higher stall.
Michael
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From: South Bend IN
Re: how much diffrence from 315 to 342 (PACEME)
The 3.42's alone are worth 1 or 2 tenths. Add in a roughly 3000 stall convertor to the mix and your lookin at 5 to 7 tenths provided traction is not a problem! :cheers: :chevy
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From: Florida
Re: how much diffrence from 315 to 342 (Dave00C5)
On a stock Vette without many extra performance mods....whats the right TC ?? What difference is made ?? Is it still drive and act normal (stock) under no load ??
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From: oaklawn il
Re: how much diffrence from 315 to 342 (Dave00C5)
The local speed shop here told me vigalanti 3200-342-shift kit and a set of slicks and ill lose 1sec or more. Sounds about right reading other forums, what does everyone think. :steering:
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