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Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/20/12 11:24pm Message 11 of 46
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
Yep, when I had my rear end rebuilt 7 or 8 years ago the guy at first had trouble locating a 3.36 ring and pinion set.  I balked a bit and I'm glad I did because I still think it's the best overall ratio for a cruiser that still has its 1:1 top gear original tranny.   The guy ended up finding a 3.36 and I got what I wanted and didn't have to change my speedo drive gear thingy.  



 

1976 Silver/Firethorn.  L48, 4spd.  Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 5:15am Message 12 of 46
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
 The 3:36 works good for me. Gas is around 18, but hole shot suffers. I am not interested in smokin tires anyway. If your gonna drive any distance the TREMEC 5 cog will take "MANY" hours in the white line lane to have it pay for itself in gas savings. If your gonna spin around town and play with compeditors then go with the 5 speed. I was discouraged from going with a 3:08, and it was a good decision.


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:32am Message 13 of 46
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
How tough was it to do the removal and install of the rear end?


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:35am Message 14 of 46
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
Several others have recommended the 3.36 over the 3.08.   I am checking that out now.  The cat in the picture is no longer with us.  He was a great cat! 


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:38am Message 15 of 46
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COLUMBUS, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
Thanks for the advice on the 3.36.  I am checking that out with my tech now.  I don't think that I want to try to get the rear end out on my own.  My tech has done a lot of rear end repairs.  He had one on his bench yesterday when I talked to him.


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:39am Message 16 of 46
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Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:41am Message 17 of 46
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
That LT-1 must have really revved with the 4.11.  Can't imagine that being good on the open road, but damn good for dragging.


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:43am Message 18 of 46
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
Sounds good to me.  I'm getting some price quotes on the 3.36.  Don't know about the gear in the trans for the speed-o.  Will check that out.


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:44am Message 19 of 46
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Vette(s): 2011 Grand Sport Coupe, 6-speed 1977 Coupe L82, 4-speed
I will proly go with the 3.36.  Thanks for the advice.


Re: change differential ratio

Posted: 8/21/12 11:52am Message 20 of 46
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Your 3.64 1st. gear times the new 3.36 rear gear ratio yields a nice total ratio of 12.23.
On the other hand, an old Muncie close ratio with a 2.20 1st gear times an original 3.73 only netted a crappy total 8.21 ratio.  I don't believe going to a 3.56 ratio is enough change to be worth the money or effort.

So I like the 3.36 ratio.  Your rpm's and torque will drop by 10% and your MPG should increase a little.

John



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