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Well i'm pretty new to this website but i figure'd it would be a good place to get some information and tips from other camaro owners like me.....my camaro is a 1995 3.4 automatic............and i was reading the modifications encyclopedia and it said that lowering the gear ratio is one of the best modifications(acceleteration wise). So i was thinkin about gettin 3.42 gears from SLP and also a zexel-torsen differential......if anyone has information or results from changing to 3.42 gears PLEASE let me know....thanks in advance and peace
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The easiest, cheapest thing to do is swap out the whole rearend from a Z or T/A with LSD and 3.42's. The swap is very easy to do and cheaper cuz if you wanted to just swap the gears and differential, its pretty hard to do yourself and quite expensive to pay a mechanic to do it.
Remember, you will need to get a tune to adjust your speedometer after a gear swap too.sigpic
1997 Camaro RS A4
2006 Chevy Colorado
2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-R -
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ok... i was kinda thinkin about getting a rearend from a z28, but i'd still have to find a shop to install it cuz i don't have a car lift or anything......Comment
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You don't need a lift. I put a Trans Am axle in my old camaro with 2 jack stands, a floorjack + basic tools. It is quite easy. The hardest part is actully lifting the new axle off of the ground because it so damn awkward and heavy.99 WS6
13.25@104.97 - Lid + soon to be more other stock items ;D
Originally posted by camaroextraComment
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alright.....thanks alot with the comments, but how bad would my top speed and gas mileage be if i went up to 3.73's or would i see a big enough difference w/ 3.42's??Comment
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Originally posted by rupps rice eater
I cant give you any number or anything since i havent done the swap but a general rule of thumb...
If you do alot of freeway/highway driving, then 3.42's will be your best friend. If you do mostly city then go for the 3.73's. As for me, I drive 2 hours between cleveland and toledo for school on the turnpike, so i wont be going any lower than 3.42's.Comment
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I went from 3.08's to 3.42 and didnt really notice too much difference in gas mileage. I drive about 50/50 highway and city. However, I did notice a huge difference when launching my car though :burn:sigpic
1997 Camaro RS A4
2006 Chevy Colorado
2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6-RComment
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i get about 30mpg highway and 22 city if i'm gentle with it. I usually get around 20 city and 26 highway if i want to have some fun. went from 3.08 to 3.73's99 WS6
13.25@104.97 - Lid + soon to be more other stock items ;D
Originally posted by camaroextraComment
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ok...i rarely drive on the highway so i think im gonna go w/ the 3.73's. What kind of tuning chip did you guys use after and how easy was it........and also my car is completely stock except for a k&n cold air intake, should i wait until i add some more horsepower before swapping out the rear end or doesn't it matter???? I hope all the questions are nt getting annoying but i dont really know much about the "modding" process right now....lol. Thanks in advanceComment
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Dont get a chip, send your pcm to TSP, they'll give you a tune for about 150 bucks. While your at it, have them adjust for your intake. They can do some other stuff too that even helps stock cars.Originally posted by rupps rice eaterComment
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Wow. Pretty good. I think I drive kinda aggressively, but I'm lucky to get 20 in the city with my 3.42's. But on the highway I can get all of 28. lolOriginally posted by shock_coreComment
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