Stock gear ratio

[Phate]

I have a small problem. I cant figure out what my stock gear ratio is for my car. I no longer have a tag on my drivers side door to check the RPO code or anything. I've searched and havnt come up with anything. Its a 5-spd, 3.8 series 2, 1996 camaro RS. I just need to know if its a 3.08 or a 3.23... even though im guessing its a stock 3.23. Any help would be appreciated.

[Atrain.1]

Re: Stock gear ratio

Its a 5 speed so it probley has 3.23. 3.08s were in the autos if im correct but don't hold me to it.

[Shodown]

Re: Stock gear ratio

^^^ Correct. You have 3.23's. 3.08's were put the automatics.

[Nachius]

Re: Stock gear ratio

5-SPeed = 3.23s

Also check your glove box there may be RPO codes in there as well to see if you have an LSD.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Stock gear ratio

so what would putting 3.43s in a 97 A4 do?

[Phate]

Re: Stock gear ratio

so what would putting 3.43s in a 97 A4 do?

It would barely be noticeable. I'd go with 3.73s. Its a great balance.

4.10's = Overkill, but doable.
3.73's = Good power / driveability
3.43's = Almost stock.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Stock gear ratio

3.73s eh? well im auto so i have 3.08s i think so 3.43 would still feel stock

[Phate]

Re: Stock gear ratio

3.73s eh? well im auto so i have 3.08s i think so 3.43 would still feel stock

Eh, you'd feel them. But by experience, and by most everyones oppinion, 3.73 is a more aggressive gear, and is perfect for our cars. I myself went 4.10's and they are too aggressive for a daily driver, but could still be functional.

Its all in what you want the car for. Do you want gas mileage or acceleration?

[Niko97RS]

Re: Stock gear ratio

i need a good combo of both mgp and a quicker acceleration..so 3.73s are my best bet?

now how do i calibrate the computer to not send my odometer through the roof?

[rt1]

Re: Stock gear ratio

Also check your glove box there may be RPO codes in there as well to see if you have an LSD.

What's the RPO for LSD?

Rob

[Phate]

Re: Stock gear ratio

i need a good combo of both mgp and a quicker acceleration..so 3.73s are my best bet?

now how do i calibrate the computer to not send my odometer through the roof?

Reprogram your PCM and you'll have to replace a gear behind your speedo. All in all, I dont think its worth it to recalibrate it. Just keep with the flow of traffic. And hey, if you ever get pulled over, you can always say "Improper equipment!" :D

[caspernicus]

Re: Stock gear ratio

What's the RPO for LSD?

Rob

I think its G80

[slow6]

Re: Stock gear ratio

Reprogram your PCM and you'll have to replace a gear behind your speedo. All in all, I dont think its worth it to recalibrate it. Just keep with the flow of traffic. And hey, if you ever get pulled over, you can always say "Improper equipment!" :D

I never had to replace a gear behind my speedo

[Phate]

Re: Stock gear ratio

I never had to replace a gear behind my speedo

Thats odd. I had to. I had my PCM flashed when I put in my cam and gears, and it still read wrong. So I replaced the gear behind the speedo and it fixed it. Idk.

[Niko97RS]

Re: Stock gear ratio

idc about the speedo i care about the odometer...way around it?>