im interested in buying a new ring and pinion set for my 1998 firebird, it has a 2.23 right now and I cant decide between the 3.42 and the 3.73 ratio. If someone who knows could please tell me how much of a differance a 3.42 or 3.73 made on their F-body.
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Re: 3.42 and 3.73 ring and pinions
If someone who knows could please tell me how much of a differance a 3.42 or 3.73 made on their F-body.
Also, you need to enlighten us on the overall plans for your car...3.42s would be the tallest you'd want to go, in certain applications...and, in others, 3.73 is too short. 1/4-mile benefits, which is probably what you're really asking, more depend on the driver.Last edited by Smoke Panther; 01-24-2008, 09:33 AM.
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Re: 3.42 and 3.73 ring and pinions
3.73's are nice.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
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Re: 3.42 and 3.73 ring and pinions
My '02 has stock 3.42's, look around and see if you can find a car with them for sale and take a "test" drive, lol. Seriously, I'm looking at 4.10's tho... and there just happens to be some for sale in the 'for sale' section.
FWIW, I don't think you'll loose any 'top end' either, you'll be able to pull alot of OD then, and with enough hp you'll gain top end in OD. Check out the calculator and see what I mean, compare the gear change AND change it from 3rd to OD.2002 Navy Blue Metallic Blue Firebird A4
Pure stock (Hey, just bought it 11/07)
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Wait....a 2.23....dang taht's a tall gear. Acceleration must really suck...
I say 3.73 over 3.42, but I went with 4.10 (1997 3.8 liter camaro). Generally speakin higher gear number = quicker acceleration but a lower top speed. Post what you have done to the vehicle and what your plans for it are and the guys on here, that know a LOT more than I do, can help steer you in the right direction.
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Re: 3.42 and 3.73 ring and pinions
Originally posted by Smoke Pantherthe only thing that's really quantifiable is the difference in engine RPMs, which can be calculated here http://www.f-body.org/gears/
Also, you need to enlighten us on the overall plans for your car...3.42s would be the tallest you'd want to go, in certain applications...and, in others, 3.73 is too short. 1/4-mile benefits, which is probably what you're really asking, more depend on the driver.
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