is switching gear size a common thing to do in other cars?

[97rs]

is it common for other cars besides camaro/firebirds etc. to upgrade to a higher gear size? ex: 3.08 to 3.42
my friend thought i was dumb for getting new gears and he didnt know why i was. he said i wouldnt get any performance increase. i just told him he was stupid and i would race him when i get the gears installed. he has a '90 chevy truck w/ a 350 and i already beat him once by a car length.

[ April 23, 2003: Message edited by: 97rs ]</p>

[JML97-3.8]

Do me a favor next time you see your friend slap him for me he obviously knows nothing about cars and or drag racing of course gears are going to make a world of diff!!!

[Harry94]

I went to 3.73 gears and that was like adding hp w/o actually doing it. It's the first time I've done something to the car that made it faster without adding hp. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[Harry94]

Oh, and to answer your question, yes it is common. Especially for domestic cars: fbody, vette, mustang, and all muscle cars and hot rods. :D

[Devilboy28]

I put 4.56 gears in my Jeep! Of course, with 5" of lift and 32x12.50 Swampers, i needed those gears to move :D

[SilverTAWS6]

Trucks and muscle cars have been doing it for YEARS. It's one of the best mods to shave off some time. I think it became less popular with the front driver's and their trans-axles, but I've noticed that a few of them are now coming out with/already out with tranny's and stuff that allow them to choose their gear ratio (aftermarket).

Chris

[Camarorulz]

Going from 3.08 gears to 3.42s definitely helped my car.