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  • #1

    Bird was in pieces and now it is fixed, geared and ready

    Below is my original post this morning.... update is below

    Well, in prep for the Craig vs Me battle... I picked up brand new richmond 4:10's

    I currently run:
    powertrax locker diff, 2 series gears only... or so I thought
    3:23 gears
    3 series carrier <--- confirmation today

    I bought from Summit:
    4:10's
    2 series carrier... per their tech dept they will fit....well... didn't fit

    So, computer tuned for 4:10's

    Shop takes the rear apart.....can can not install the 4:10's and locker.

    He buys.... w/o my authorization, 4:10's 3 series gears. I trust him.

    I met him this morning prior to the 4:10's 3 series arriving... we spoke.... and I agreed on the 4:10 3 series being ordered.

    Well..... I just got a call back from him

    What I have:
    power trax locker differential, 3 series specific
    3 series casing
    4:10's 2 series, not used, will be sent back
    4:10's 3 series
    Puter programmed for 4:10's

    Per him, NONE will fit!

    He has let me know he does not like locker diff's.... he keeps in attempting to convince me to get a LSD unit.... F*CK that!

    So....I decline to buy a LSD unit. Powertrax was $408!

    I told him... put the car back together w/ 3:23's.

    Called another shop....spoke with them.... they will look at it... tomorrow/ monday.

    So.... stuck with $250 labor.... $200 on 4:10's 3 series gears.... the 4:10's 2 series will be sent back tomorrow...

    And... I really can't drive the car around right now.

    I'm pissed as hell!

    :mad: :mad:

    The last shop that did the install... mentioned it is a VERY tight fit!

    I spoke with Powertrax and Richmond.

    I have all the correct parts for the swap:
    4:10's 3 series
    3 series carrier shell
    powertrax locker
    deluxe gear install

    I'm just plain bitter.... I did NOT need this.... last time I go to this shop.

    And..... I've had 3 gear swaps by this shop before... and EVERY time it has been perfect?!?!?!?!?!?!

    I'm stumped!

    [ February 25, 2005, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: 12secondv6 ]
    Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
    nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
    2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
    2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet
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  • #2
    Who is the ant? and who is the grasshopper?

    Seriously, that blows. I hope everything works out well for you.

    It looks as though I won't be able to try my new combo for two more weeks as there is a big storm coming on Monday.

    Most likely, I will be able to get to Atco on Mar 8. Can't wait.
    2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>

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    • #3
      [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

      I'm still in the 13's N/A [img]tongue.gif[/img]

      Nee Ner Nee Ner Nee Ner!!!!

      Yeah, damn snow is coming.... ugh!

      Updates to come
      Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
      nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
      2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
      2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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      • #4
        that SUCKS! (about the snow too) ..gears are too much of a long, expensive job to go wrong..PITA!
        <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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        • #5
          Well.... after several calls to Richmond tech line..... 1 tech solved all!

          To reassemble the powertrax unit... there is something like 10 diff ways... only 1 way will fit.

          It fits now... 4:10's are in.

          Took it for a spin also :D

          Snow on ground... it is wet... et streets on....part throttle launches....

          :D &lt;--- me
          Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
          nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
          2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
          2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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          • #6
            congrads on getting it in.hopefully nothing will go wrong now. good luck with it.
            1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.

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            • #7
              4:10s = :D
              2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Little G:
                4:10s = :D
                I sooooo forgot how torquey 4:10's are!!!

                When I had them in... the bird went high 15's?

                Now..... hgh 13's/ low 14's.... + 4:10's?!?!?!?

                Roads are wet/ cold, et streets at full tire psi, drag shocks set to all stiff.... tires just smoke/ spin with a 1/2 to 2/3 snap of the throttle :D
                Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by 12secondv6:
                  </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Little G:
                  4:10s = :D
                  I sooooo forgot how torquey 4:10's are!!!

                  When I had them in... the bird went high 15's?

                  Now..... hgh 13's/ low 14's.... + 4:10's?!?!?!?

                  Roads are wet/ cold, et streets at full tire psi, drag shocks set to all stiff.... tires just smoke/ spin with a 1/2 to 2/3 snap of the throttle :D                   </font>[/QUOTE]You need a couple hundred miles on those to break em in, you know that right? lol
                  out there smoking the tires with brand new gears, shame on you [img]tongue.gif[/img]
                  <b><a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six©</b></a><br /><a href=\"http://www.sounddomain.com/id/95batmobile\" target=\"_blank\">My \'95 Bird</a><br />I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

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                  • #10
                    Don't forget the secret weapon - get a pine tree air freshener hanging from the mirror (wait a sec - was the mirror removed for weight reduction?).

                    Good luck with the gears.
                    I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

                    2008 Saturn Sky Red Line - Midnight Blue
                    Pewter Mafia - 2000 Firebird - SOLD
                    CENTRAL FLORIDA KNIGHTS!!!!!!!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Everglades W68:
                      Don't forget the secret weapon - get a pine tree air freshener hanging from the mirror (wait a sec - was the mirror removed for weight reduction?).

                      Good luck with the gears.
                      You really could get rid of that mirror. You know, since I won't be in it and all.
                      2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by 12secondv6:
                        Well.... after several calls to Richmond tech line..... 1 tech solved all!

                        To reassemble the powertrax unit... there is something like 10 diff ways... only 1 way will fit.

                        It fits now... 4:10's are in.

                        Took it for a spin also :D

                        Snow on ground... it is wet... et streets on....part throttle launches....

                        :D &lt;--- me
                        Sweet man, you going for a 13.5 NA [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]
                        2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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                        • #13
                          seriously i hope you broke those babies in before you went raping them or hello gear whine!
                          1994 white Firebird M5<br />Flowmasters, CAI, 3.73s, LSD, coated pacesetters, eibach pro-kit, bilsteins, hurst shifter, JVC stereo, 18\" C5 vette wheels, Kuhmo Ecsta ASX rubber<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744299</a> <br /><br />Coming Soon: Turbo!

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                          • #14
                            is Richmond the ones that made them forged and lightened?..are those custom or do they sell them that way?
                            <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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                            • #15
                              I haven't romped on them yet.... I'm aware of the 200+ mile break in.

                              The first drive... was 15 min then full cool down was allowed.

                              These... are not forged and lightened.... allegedly they are not made :(
                              Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                              nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                              2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                              2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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