3.08's to 3.55 used gears

blk88lx · 02-27-2002, 06:21 PM

Hi All,

2 questions, I have a 93 GT with stock 3.08's in it. Would I notice a big difference w/3.55's. The other problem I have is I'm cheap. Are used gears OK?

Jayson

GodStang · 02-27-2002, 06:54 PM

I was always told NEVER use used ones. You should notice some difference.

Big Bopper · 02-27-2002, 07:04 PM

Hey I've got a 90' GT Conv. I changed my gears,i took the 3.55s out of my LX and put them in my GT what a difference! As far as used gears thats all I've ever bought! Never had a problem...Just if you just change the Carrier, make sure the guy doing it REALLY knows what he's doing!!!!! Its a art!!!! I think anyways!(oppossed to changing the whole rearend..drum to drum.)

PKRWUD · 02-27-2002, 07:32 PM

Used gears are okay, as long as they have a good wear pattern. I'd recommend magnafluxing them for cracks. Also, make sure the ring and pinion are a matched set.

Take care,
-Chris

blk88lx · 02-27-2002, 08:51 PM

OK, I'll think about the used gears. From what I've heard its a Mechanics install - too involved for the backyard guy. This true?

Jayson

srv1 · 02-27-2002, 11:21 PM

blk. i had the same setup as you. i noticed a huge difference in mine! as for the backyard, no. leave it to a pro. used gears are fine like Chris said.

stanger8172 · 02-27-2002, 11:45 PM

I will be putting 3.55's in place of my 2.73's so this just reinforces my hopes. Thanks!

All I can squeeze out of my 2.73's are a 2.3 60'

!!!

02-27-2002, 06:21 PM	#1
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	3.08's to 3.55 used gears Hi All, 2 questions, I have a 93 GT with stock 3.08's in it. Would I notice a big difference w/3.55's. The other problem I have is I'm cheap. Are used gears OK? Jayson

02-27-2002, 06:54 PM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I was always told NEVER use used ones. You should notice some difference. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

02-27-2002, 07:04 PM	#3
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	GEARS Hey I've got a 90' GT Conv. I changed my gears,i took the 3.55s out of my LX and put them in my GT what a difference! As far as used gears thats all I've ever bought! Never had a problem...Just if you just change the Carrier, make sure the guy doing it REALLY knows what he's doing!!!!! Its a art!!!! I think anyways!(oppossed to changing the whole rearend..drum to drum.)

02-27-2002, 07:32 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Used gears are okay, as long as they have a good wear pattern. I'd recommend magnafluxing them for cracks. Also, make sure the ring and pinion are a matched set. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-27-2002, 11:21 PM	#6
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	blk. i had the same setup as you. i noticed a huge difference in mine! as for the backyard, no. leave it to a pro. used gears are fine like Chris said. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-27-2002, 08:51 PM	#5
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	OK, I'll think about the used gears. From what I've heard its a Mechanics install - too involved for the backyard guy. This true? Jayson

02-27-2002, 11:45 PM	#7
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	I will be putting 3.55's in place of my 2.73's so this just reinforces my hopes. Thanks! All I can squeeze out of my 2.73's are a 2.3 60' !!! __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

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