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72 corvette 3.08:1 axle ratio

Posted: 4/28/10 2:45pm Message 1 of 8
dlee1024
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My vette has a 3.08:1 axle ratio in my 72 coupe 454 turbo.  I have some questions:
Was this axle ratio std or optional on my car?  If optional how was it listed on the window sticker?
 
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72 corvette 3.08:1 axle ratio

Posted: 4/28/10 3:41pm Message 2 of 8
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The 454 (RPO LS5) was an optional engine


     



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72 corvette 3.08:1 axle ratio

Posted: 4/28/10 3:46pm Message 3 of 8
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I was meaning the 3.08:1 rear axle.  Sorry about the confusion.


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http://corvette-world.com
 
according to the above web site:  Code OA was for 3.08:1 rear axel.
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Posted: 4/28/10 4:08pm Message 5 of 8
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Thank you.  Unless I'm missing something that site does not list the 3.08:1 for a 1972.  The last two ratios for 1972 are both 3.36:1, might be a typo.  It does not say wich is standard anyway.  Again thanks for your reply.




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The General had a bizzillion of those 3:08s built he stuck them in almost all Vettes LOLLOLLOL


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72 corvette 3.08:1 axle ratio

Posted: 4/28/10 4:51pm Message 7 of 8
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You are correct.  The site lists the 3.08:1 for the 77 vette.  Maybe you got a 77 rear end??


     



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454 in '72 w/ wide ratio 4spd or automatic had 3:08 ratio as standard equipment, and optional with the close ratio 4 spd.
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