Question about gear ID

[dreaded_hope]

I have a question. My 97 bird has 3.08's stock. Thing is everyone talks about how 3.08's are slow, and that you cant spin your tires with them and that acceleration isn't that great.

I was just wondering if anyone knew if I could tell if my car had the gears replaced by the previous owner (I've only had my car 4 months now). I know it doesn't have lsd, only one side spins, but when I punch it you still get thrown back into your seat, not to mention I haven't lost a race to anyone yet and everyone talks about racing being difficult with 3.08s. My acceleration feels pretty quick, I was just wondering if anyone knew how I could tell if my gears weren't stock.

Thanks

[dreaded_hope]

oh, and just to clarify this isn't a GU4 or GU6 question incase that sounded like what I was asking, my code is GU4 I was just wondering how to ID aftermarket gears, thnx

[Dewey]

I'm not 100% sure how to ID them, but I know I mistakenly bought 3.42's for a 2 series carrier (like you have) from someone on the board, when I have the 3 series. If you're interested in them for dirt cheap, let me know.

[BillyCobin]

If your car was not recalibrated for the gears, then you car would be traveling slower than what your speedometer says you are. So have a friend pace you, or drive past one of thoes police radar trailers and see if your speedo is off. If it is off, find the percentage it is off. 3.23 5% off, 3.42 = 10% off, 3.73 = 10% off

If your car was recalibrated we can assume that the RPMs and MPH are acurate. In that case, take a look at this chart and find at what RPMs you are at what speed, and find what your gearing is that way.

I have 3.08s right now, and I can still spin off the line too.

[dreaded_hope]

Thanks alot for the info, that helps alot. [img]smile.gif[/img]