yes and yes i did the search on which gear ratio I should use but I was still confuse. I have a 01 camaro auto and I want the 3.42 or the 3.73. keep in mind that i live in los angeles. At thunderraing.com they go about 189.95 is there anything else I need besides liq. additives. the fact that iam going to install a cam i know that the gear ratio needs to be change [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
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get posi, posi is a must, or almost a must.
3.42 - These come as factory equipment on automatic 3.8s equipped with the Y87 performance package. 3.42s are probably the most popular gear ratio for performance-minded V6 owners because they offer great acceleration without killing too much top end. If you have an automatic its pretty safe to say that 3.42s are your best bet. Some manual owners have switched to 3.42s and have had good results with them as well.
3.73 - These do not come as factory equipment on any F-Body. 3.73s offer arguable gains. Low-end acceleration is excellent and you can be assured of quicker 60 foot times with 3.73 gears equipped. However, the 3.8 V6 in naturally aspirated trim tends to fall flat on its face in higher gears--fourth for manuals and third for automatics. 3.73s will put you in those high gears quickly, so then when you actually get to the top end your acceleration will be decreased at best, butchered at worst. Additionally, with 3.73s equipped your engine will be rev quite high when driving at highway speeds, typically at 2500-2800 rpm. For prolonged periods of time this can cause excessive engine wear and terrible gas mileage
straight from c/fbv6.com im getting 3.42,Fighting Texas Aggie Class 2008<br />3.4 t-top bird<br />K&N cai - Mangaflo 3in catback - 2.5in catco cat - Slect Coils - tb coolant bypass<br /><br />\"no matter how far we\'ve come, i cant wait to see tommrow\" LP
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hmmm...i dunno about your app...but for mine it was best to go with 3.42s ...so now i have a posi 3.42 unit thats going in before next season...all i have to do is stop by my local dealer afterwards to have the computer recalibrated...they said that will take about an hour<b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">
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Originally posted by 1DangerousV6:
hmmm...i dunno about your app...but for mine it was best to go with 3.42s ...so now i have a posi 3.42 unit thats going in before next season...all i have to do is stop by my local dealer afterwards to have the computer recalibrated...they said that will take about an hour
oh that is somtein else i forget, comp reprogram. when you change gears, you are changing parts that the car doesnt know about, so it will still use the programing for your old gears.Fighting Texas Aggie Class 2008<br />3.4 t-top bird<br />K&N cai - Mangaflo 3in catback - 2.5in catco cat - Slect Coils - tb coolant bypass<br /><br />\"no matter how far we\'ve come, i cant wait to see tommrow\" LP
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Originally posted by 1DangerousV6:
hmmm...i dunno about your app...but for mine it was best to go with 3.42s ...so now i have a posi 3.42 unit thats going in before next season...all i have to do is stop by my local dealer afterwards to have the computer recalibrated...they said that will take about an hourMods:<br />SLP Cold Air Induction<br />Flowmaster Exhaust<br />3.23 to 3.42 gear ratio<br /><br />White 1997 Camaro RS 5spd
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Hi guys, i,am new here! [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img]
Should like to ask:
Why the reprogram PCM? Only for correct functioning speedometer and small overspending fuel?
I want install 3.73! [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img]1995 3,4V6 FireBird<br />GoodYear Eagle F1 245/35 ZR-19, Nakamichi CD with DLS acoustics(6 speacer and 10inch Sabwoofer), grey leather, Erebuni Fbody kit, Polished TB , TB bypass.
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Originally posted by bimmer:
Hi guys, i,am new here! [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img]
Should like to ask:
Why the reprogram PCM? Only for correct functioning speedometer and small overspending fuel?
I want install 3.73! [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img]www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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Originally posted by bimmer:
shift point???www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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Hey guys, please do not use slang...i'm not understand. :( Thanks!1995 3,4V6 FireBird<br />GoodYear Eagle F1 245/35 ZR-19, Nakamichi CD with DLS acoustics(6 speacer and 10inch Sabwoofer), grey leather, Erebuni Fbody kit, Polished TB , TB bypass.
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