3 carrier?

[Getting Faster]

I have a 97 firebird. No Y87 package. Does that mean i have a 3 carrier?

[ravenp]

No, with non-y87 cars, you will have 3.08 gears with a 2 series open diff. Upgrade to a 3 series LSD if you want bigger gears.

Sucks eh? I have just bought my 3,42's and 3 series diff. Install in the spring [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Nachius]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Getting Faster:
I have a 97 firebird. No Y87 package. Does that mean i have a 3 carrier? <hr></blockquote>

EDITED
I saw your other post sorry above info is correct since you have 3.08s its a 2 series carrier!

[ December 09, 2002: Message edited by: Nachius ]</p>

[Getting Faster]

ok well im about to get 3.42's so all would need is a lsd?

[ravenp]

You;ll need a reluctor ring for your ABS as well. And you have to consider reprogramming your PCM so your speedo and shift points won't be off.

I recommend the take-off Zexel-Torsen LSD from SLP and they sell the reluctor for $20 as well. $99 for the LSD.

There are a few options for reprogramming...do a search, you;ll get all the details [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Skinny]

I didn't see anything about which tranny you have. If you have a M5 then you have 3.23 gears and a 3 series carrier. A4 on the other hand, will have a 3.08 as mentioned above.

[ravenp]

good point, d'oh! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Getting Faster]

I have a4. I got the 3.42's with install kit. And i was going to get them install'd until i get a LSD, so install would be cheaper.