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Old 02-03-2013, 11:33 PM
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So i have a 94 Z28 and im looking to give it some more get up and go. From what i've read, getting it re-geared is a magnificent way to get it some more performance, but from what i read that i need to have a series 3 carrier for getting it geared higher. My choice of gearing i want is 3.73 compared to my 2.73's

But my knowledge on the carriers are a bit weak. So what i would like to know is how i can make this gear swap happen. Like were can i get a series 3 carrier, what do i have to do to swap it. Like a step by step walkthrough if anyone would may.
 
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Old 02-03-2013, 11:39 PM
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Replacing a carrier is hard work, its not a hard job but its very important to know what your doing as you could really destroy your rear end. You could always just replace the whole axle with one from a manual Z28, it should have 3.73s in it factory.
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 10:36 AM
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^ 4th gens didn't come with 3.73's. Only the M6 cars came with 3.42's. The autos came with 3.23's or 2.73's...

On a more appealing note to the OP:

You can get 3.73 gears sets for the series 2 carrier at SummitRacing.com. They'll hold up better than the series 3 gears sets as well because they're thicker!

Here's a link to a set of series 2 3.73's:

Search Results for gm 7.625 series 2 3.73 - SummitRacing.com

Good luck in your search good sir!
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 11:49 AM
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Hmm, why did I think they came with 3.73s...
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 11:55 AM
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Cause you're a noob! Lmao
 
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So basically buy the kit and install it without screw anything up. (or let the shop install it for more $$$)
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 12:13 PM
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The kit will have the gears, new bearings, crush sleeve, etc.. You can buy that but I recommend having someone who is experienced with differentials install it for you. It's pretty easy to mess it up and grenade your rear end if you've never done it before.
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 12:24 PM
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Cause you're a noob! Lmao
Well damn I learned about the rear ends from you so...
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 12:25 PM
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I've told you like 5 times that 4th gens never had 3.73's haha
 
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What does B.C. know, he's a "Honda Guy"!
 


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