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*Mindz* · 07-29-2009, 04:29 AM

no idea. Never owned a car that needed gears changed.

Sack Rat 2SS · 07-29-2009, 08:28 AM

Gears are in the works. Can't say where or who but it will be in several months I am told. It will be great to have some gear choices. Gears and Torque Converter would be a great pair of tweeks for the L-99 auto trannies. Much to think about.

caverman · 07-29-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by poetikmaestro

Thanks a6pk2go and Mindz...i sorta thought that was what it is...how much do u think theyre gonna run for approx?

Just an approximate quess would be about $200 for the gears and probably $250 - $300 to have someone install.

With a 6-speed I would go with at least 3.90 and maybe 4.10 depending on LS3 or L99. Search the treads this has already been discussed pretty heavily. Going from 3.54 to 3.73 you won't notice much difference and it will probably be a waste of your money.

Be aware that going with a lower gear will cost you a little gas mileage but probably not that much unless you get crazy with 4.88 or 5.13. This is because when you put it in any gear you'll be turning higher RPMs to go the same speed. Ex: in 6th gear instead of turning say 1800 RPM at 70 mph you'll be turning more like 2100 if you had 3.90 in LS3 (those aren't exact numbers - just an example).

Stepping up to say 3.90 or 4.10 will give you a big seat of the pants difference. In my '69 it came with 3.08 from the factory and I went to 3.73 and it was like flipping a switch on my car. Day and Night difference. However, cruising on the highway was not nearly as easy (which is one of the reasons it now has a 5-speed

).

I'm personally going to go with 3.90 in an LS3 when I get mine. I think that will be a good compromise. You should defineately feel it but not kill your highway/mpg.

Rikarus · 07-29-2009, 08:55 AM

anyone have any ideas how much 3.93, 4.11, and 4.56's are gonna afect the top end on the highway though?

The big thing is shorter gears will affect RPM on the highway and higher rpm will affect the milage, kind of a juggling act.

Amwellls1 · 07-29-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

anyone have any ideas how much 3.93, 4.11, and 4.56's are gonna afect the top end on the highway though?

Not going to hurt it at all, remember you have 6 gears, It will make your 6th gear usable

Amwellls1 · 07-29-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sack Rat 2SS

Gears are in the works. Can't say where or who but it will be in several months I am told. It will be great to have some gear choices. Gears and Torque Converter would be a great pair of tweeks for the L-99 auto trannies. Much to think about.

Spill the beans, you have to give us more then that!

Rodrunner · 07-29-2009, 08:27 PM

Amen, my L99 could really benefit from some 3.50's, or I suppose like rayhawk suggest, I could just put some reasonable diameter tires on the car.

Amwellls1 · 07-29-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Amen, my L99 could really benefit from some 3.50's, or I suppose like rayhawk suggest, I could just put some reasonable diameter tires on the car.

Only problem with smaller tires is it just won't look right, gears would be much better

usmcjlp · 07-30-2009, 05:43 AM

LS3 comes with 3.45, L99 comes with 3.42 no 3.54 gear

Rikarus · 07-30-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Amwellls1

Not going to hurt it at all, remember you have 6 gears, It will make your 6th gear usable

True but it may turn 1st into an unuseable granny gear.

cam346 · 07-30-2009, 08:55 AM

ls3 6 speed come with 3.45 l99 6speed auto come with 3.27. why we can't get the gears from the gxp 6speed stick it has 3.70 gears. is because they are not making the car anymore.

jpsuperman81 · 07-30-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cam346

ls3 6 speed come with 3.45 l99 6speed auto come with 3.27. why we can't get the gears from the gxp 6speed stick it has 3.70 gears. is because they are not making the car anymore.

Something about the camaro is slightly different and they don't work, it was posted and checked before.

Yamatr3 · 07-30-2009, 09:10 PM

Ok, whoever pulls their 3.45's out for something different, I want them for my G8 GT.

Amwellls1 · 07-30-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

True but it may turn 1st into an unuseable granny gear.

Nah I have run as low as a 4.56 in a six speed 4th gen and it is not that bad

07-29-2009, 04:29 AM	#15
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	no idea. Never owned a car that needed gears changed. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-29-2009, 08:28 AM	#16
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	Gears are in the works. Can't say where or who but it will be in several months I am told. It will be great to have some gear choices. Gears and Torque Converter would be a great pair of tweeks for the L-99 auto trannies. Much to think about. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

07-29-2009, 08:27 PM	#21
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Amen, my L99 could really benefit from some 3.50's, or I suppose like rayhawk suggest, I could just put some reasonable diameter tires on the car. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

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Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	anyone have any ideas how much 3.93, 4.11, and 4.56's are gonna afect the top end on the highway though? The big thing is shorter gears will affect RPM on the highway and higher rpm will affect the milage, kind of a juggling act.

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