3.42s/Auburn installed today

[scottblack]

Wow, what a difference. I keep nailing the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd gear. Maybe that has something to do with the headers that were installed today also. :D

If you don't have 3.42s, get them. How did i wait for so long not to have this done???

Scott

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

You shouldn't be hitting the rev limiter. It should shift sooner then before. You might hit on 1-2 because of tire spin. I don't know why you're hitting 2-3.

[TheBeast]

reset the PCM!! my tranny was doin all sorts of funning things after i got my 3.42/LSD swapped in. it would shift at wierd RPMs or wouldn't shift back down into 1st gear. the computer is just a little frazzled and needs to be reset.

[Patrick Javert]

is the auburn a clutch-type rear differential, or is it like the zexel-torsen series?

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

Auburn is clutch based.

[scottblack]

I think it hits on the 2-3 because my car is a beast, LOL. Just kiddin.

It was reprogrammed with a Y87 VIN #, and it has given me no problems at all. Gosh i love this! 1st gear is way too short though, it just rips right on through the powerband. The sound is just incredible!!!

Scott

[treklav]

did you have any problem getting it reprogrammed?
did it cost anything?
where did you get it done?

i'm full o questions... :D

[black97cam]

Scott Black:

One question, did you lose any torque when going from 3.08's to 3.42s????

For example, I have 3.08s in my car and when I give my car some gas, it can really throw you back.

BUT I drove Nikon's 2000 Y87 Camaro the other night......3.42's (automatic just like mine) and that car has NO torque whatsoever.

Would that be b/c he has 3.42's and LSD??????

[Silver97Camaro]

So I'm guessing that you had 3.08's before? You can really feel a difference between the gears? I ask because I have never driven a car like ours with 3.42's and have wanted to put 3.42's in my car for so long. I just was never sure if I would feel a difference. I know the 1/4 times would be better I just wasn't sure if I would feel a big difference in the seat when I hit the gas.

[TheBeast]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by black97cam:
Scott Black:

One question, did you lose any torque when going from 3.08's to 3.42s????

For example, I have 3.08s in my car and when I give my car some gas, it can really throw you back.

BUT I drove Nikon's 2000 Y87 Camaro the other night......3.42's (automatic just like mine) and that car has NO torque whatsoever.

Would that be b/c he has 3.42's and LSD??????<hr></blockquote>

depends on what speed you punch the gas at. my car throws me into my seat when i punch it from the 30-40 range. Highway speeds it is almost no force at all! The 3.08s pulled hard at the higher speeds. Oh well, I prefer off the line acceleration more.

[Swata]

Treklav..

The pcm was not reprogrammed just reset so it could relearn everything..

Reprogammed = No
Cost = nothing
Where = At Home

End Rusult = $Priceless

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[scottblack]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Swata:
Treklav..

The pcm was not reprogrammed just reset so it could relearn everything..

Reprogammed = No
Cost = nothing
Where = At Home

End Rusult = $Priceless

[img]graemlins/fluffy.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

Dood, what the **** are you talking about??? That does not work. People have tried it, and your speedo is still off.

Anyway, i had it done by a buddy of mine at the dealership who is a mechanic. I had programming done, i just got a 2000 V6 VIN number with the Y87 package and it was really simple. As for losing torque, no and yes. Up top it seems like i may have lost a little, but not really, i haven't been able to test it much yet. Down low is insane. I spin all the way through first but that is probably because of the headers as well. I need new suspension parts, LOL! :D

The difference is definitly noticeable, you should all do it. 3.08s blow! I don't know how i went so long without having this done.

Scott

[99Camaro99]

with 3.42s, as long as I'm in a speed where I can floor it and be in 2nd gear or lower (speeds under 75) then yes...my 3.42s will throw you in the seat. Black97cam...wanna race a real Y87...I'm up for spankin you whenever you want it) [img]smile.gif[/img]

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

If anyone thinks that 3.08s pull harder at any speed then 3.42s, then bring some cash and come to Chicago.