Gear Poll.

[whtefbrd96]

Ok it is time for new gears i am fed up with the wimpy A$$ 3.08's now i am trying to decide weather i want 3.42 or 3.73. I drive about 50 miles a day on the interstate. I would like from people who HAVE these gears and automatic transmision to give me the following.

1. Gear Ratio
2. typical comute for you.
3. Gas Mileage
4. RPMS in drive at 60 and 75 mph ( two speeds i travel at the most)
5. Last but certaintly most important what kinda gains did you see at the track and do you wish you would have went with another gear ??


Thanks a TON for all that help !! [img]graemlins/fluffy.gif[/img]

[99Camaro99]

for 3.42s

60mph - around 2,000rpm
75mph - maybe...2,200rpm...don' go this speed but I do know:
82mph - 2,500rpm
93mph - 3,000rpm

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[12secondv6]

For 3:23's
Cruise at 60: I dunno, too slow a speed for me
Cruise at 80: 2200 rpm's
Fuel economy 33 mpg

[BigCutlass]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 12secondv6:
For 3:23's
Cruise at 60: I dunno, too slow a speed for me
Cruise at 80: 2200 rpm's
Fuel economy 33 mpg<hr></blockquote>

holy shiitte! 33 mpg?! thats better gas mileage than my car and thats what these cars are mostly known for..damn and i thought 27 mpg was awesome...

[Camarorulz]

3.42s

60 mph: 1900-2000 rpm
70 mph: 2300 rpm
75 mph: 2400-2500 rpm

[LD]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Camarorulz:
3.42s

60 mph: 1900-2000 rpm
70 mph: 2300 rpm
75 mph: 2400-2500 rpm<hr></blockquote>

1. 3.42 stock
2. 120 miles tues thurs and sat
3. 26 to 28 mpg
4. ditto on the above quote
5. no help, I'm stock :D

[O2Bsogood]

I also have 3.08 gears, and they are about wimpy. I was wondering the same thing. I know there are a few people with 3.73's on here. I'm undecided on which gears to get too. The 3.42's are looking good though, still need some input from the 3.73 guys/gals.

[93v6firebird]

If you want 3.42s I have some for sale cheap in teh for sale section :D

[camaro_speedemon]

3.23's Manual tranny stock gears
Heavy city driving about 21MPG
Highway at about 90MPH 27MPG
1600PRM @60MPH
2500RPM @80MPH

[99Camaro99]

LD and Camarorulz either your tranny is slipping or you don't have 3.42s on the automatic but it should be like this...

60mph - around 2,000rpm
75mph - maybe...2,200rpm...don' go this speed but I do know:
82mph - 2,500rpm
93mph - 3,000rpm

[whtefbrd96]

thanx everyone that helps alot for the 3.42s anyone with 3.73 ?????? i appreciate everyones input !! :D

[Chrisz24]

Yay, the 3:08 doesent produce as much torque off the line but I think they are faster on the highway. Mine feels pretty quick from 40 on

[LD]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 99Camaro99:
LD and Camarorulz either your tranny is slipping or you don't have 3.42s on the automatic but it should be like this...

60mph - around 2,000rpm
75mph - maybe...2,200rpm...don' go this speed but I do know:
82mph - 2,500rpm
93mph - 3,000rpm<hr></blockquote>
well mine came stock with 3.42's read it on my sticker sheet that came with the car. But I tell u what I'll take a picture cuz I just thought it sounded about right. But I'm not 100% sure.
and btw both of us have 2002's I hope you actually have more faith in GM's tranny than that.

[Camaro_Guy00]

ok if anybody want's to know exactley what gears you have GU6 is 3.42's. GU5 3.23's. GU4 3.08's and i have the 3.42's and love them. OMG they really show the power off the line. anyway. don't know the exact RPM's the run at at certain speeds. but i get about 28-30 mpg... but my god 33mpg. that's damn good.anyway. 3.42's are really nice gears. but 3.73's are nice too. it's up to you but i recomend 3.42's [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[whtefbrd96]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Chrisz24:
Yay, the 3:08 doesent produce as much torque off the line but I think they are faster on the highway. Mine feels pretty quick from 40 on<hr></blockquote>

thanx for the help ! :rolleyes: sorry but that didnt help the post at all and i am tired and cranky but thanx to everyone else who gave me what i was looking for RPMS and GAS MILEAGE and james you dont count cause your a BOOB who gets RICER MILEAGE J/K!!! :D