2.73 posi rear from 98 trans am going on a 95 3.4l

Old Dec 23, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Default 2.73 posi rear from 98 trans am going on a 95 3.4l

its for sale for 200 and its in pretty good condition. comes with rotors/calipers and i was wondering if this is going to slow down my 3.4l 5speed.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Default RE: 2.73 posi rear from 98 trans am going on a 95 3.4l

it all depends on what you plan on using it for ?
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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You already have a v6, Thats bad enough so why put 2.73 gears in... try 3.73 posi. That will run great with a lil v6.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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It's going to throw off the speedometer. Yes, it is going to make your car a little slower accelerating.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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What your V6 needs is a little more torque so if I were you I'd get some 3.73 gears.
 
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I'd prefer this not turn into a v6 bash thread, so please keep the wimpy v6 comments to yourself. Thanks
 
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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you will probably get better gas mileage with 2.73s, if were talking drag racing your end mph will be slower but like i said it all depends on your setup, a buddy of mine has a turbo ls1 with 2.73s in the low 10s, but lower gears do help with boost but like i said it depends on application
 
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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You already have a v6, Thats bad enough so why put 2.73 gears in... try 3.73 posi. That will run great with a lil v6.
means alot coming froma guy witha suped up boat anchor for a motor. [X(]

Feels good to bash on people.
 
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: c4maro

You already have a v6, Thats bad enough so why put 2.73 gears in... try 3.73 posi. That will run great with a lil v6.
means alot coming froma guy witha suped up boat anchor for a motor. [X(]

Feels good to bash on people.
sad but true
 
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