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black79ta · 01-19-2014, 08:31 PM

I am thinking if I get gears, that will finish off the car...have had a cam in for 2 months now(haven't been able to thrash it because of the weather). I am thinking about the 3.91's. I never use 6th gear now, so maybe I might be able to use it. probably would install myself...should be easier than the cam was...

any opinions about ratios??

axis · 01-19-2014, 09:17 PM

3.91's are quite popular since they're OEM (1LE) and cheap. If you're a M6, you're good to go. If you're a A6, the 3.70's would be ideal but 3.91's would still work quite well.

ttshovel · 01-19-2014, 09:19 PM

Im about to install 4.33s should be a blast on the street. I was considering the 3.91s before the 4.33s

axis · 01-19-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

Im about to install 4.33s should be a blast on the street. I was considering the 3.91s before the 4.33s

I see a LOT of second gear starts in your future, lol.

Lethal Racing · 01-19-2014, 10:55 PM

The 3.91s are pretty popular, but in a M6 I would suggest going with a 4.10 if you will stay NA. Makes for a much nicer ratio on the street and the track.

BubbaSS · 01-19-2014, 11:23 PM

Love my 4.10's...looking back, best mod I've done

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-20-2014, 04:16 AM

Hey 40MPH and I am in 6th with my 3.91's

Apex Motorsports · 01-20-2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by black79ta

I am thinking if I get gears, that will finish off the car...have had a cam in for 2 months now(haven't been able to thrash it because of the weather). I am thinking about the 3.91's. I never use 6th gear now, so maybe I might be able to use it. probably would install myself...should be easier than the cam was...

any opinions about ratios??

3.91 and 4.11 are both really great street/strip ratios the M6 cars. By upgrading to 3.91s you will realize an equivalent torque gain of approximately 13% or 54.6 lb.-ft. of torque and cruise at 1800 RPM at 70 MPH in 6th gear. By upgrading to 4.11s you will realize an equivalent torque gain of approximately 20% or 84 lb.-ft. of torque and cruise at 1915 RPM at 70 MPH in 6th gear.

Unless you have experience installing gears, particularly in IRS cars, I do not recommend trying it yourself. It is one of those things that requires a bit of artistry in addition to the technical know how. Even if you are capable of completing the install there is a big of difference between a good install and a bad one. Just be sure to do some research before you finalize that decision.

Mwalterhouse · 01-20-2014, 07:22 AM

I am with you , 3.91 gears in the spring.

ssmike · 01-20-2014, 07:34 AM

Just the opposite here. I have the 3.91's but am thinking of doing a cam! I think this combo would be perfect together!

mdub76 · 01-20-2014, 10:30 AM

Adding gears makes driving a cammed car so much easier

digdeep0169 · 01-20-2014, 10:48 AM

L99 here with recent 3.91s and it's amazing. you won't regret doing this!

black79ta · 01-20-2014, 01:37 PM

Interesting correlation between torque and gear ratio. Was wondering how to compare...If I do it myself I would do Plenty of research. Just started thinking about it now

black79ta · 01-20-2014, 01:41 PM

M6 btw

01-19-2014, 08:31 PM	#1
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	GEARS!! Am thinking about gears... I am thinking if I get gears, that will finish off the car...have had a cam in for 2 months now(haven't been able to thrash it because of the weather). I am thinking about the 3.91's. I never use 6th gear now, so maybe I might be able to use it. probably would install myself...should be easier than the cam was... any opinions about ratios?? __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

01-19-2014, 09:17 PM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	3.91's are quite popular since they're OEM (1LE) and cheap. If you're a M6, you're good to go. If you're a A6, the 3.70's would be ideal but 3.91's would still work quite well. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

01-19-2014, 11:23 PM	#6
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Love my 4.10's...looking back, best mod I've done __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

01-20-2014, 10:48 AM	#12
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	L99 here with recent 3.91s and it's amazing. you won't regret doing this! __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

01-20-2014, 01:37 PM	#13
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	Interesting correlation between torque and gear ratio. Was wondering how to compare...If I do it myself I would do Plenty of research. Just started thinking about it now __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

01-19-2014, 09:19 PM	#3
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	Im about to install 4.33s should be a blast on the street. I was considering the 3.91s before the 4.33s

01-19-2014, 10:55 PM	#5
Lethal Racing Drives: LSx Performance Specialist Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 517	The 3.91s are pretty popular, but in a M6 I would suggest going with a 4.10 if you will stay NA. Makes for a much nicer ratio on the street and the track.

01-20-2014, 04:16 AM	#7
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Hey 40MPH and I am in 6th with my 3.91's

01-20-2014, 07:22 AM	#9
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	I am with you , 3.91 gears in the spring.

01-20-2014, 07:34 AM	#10
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Just the opposite here. I have the 3.91's but am thinking of doing a cam! I think this combo would be perfect together!

01-20-2014, 10:30 AM	#11
mdub76 Drives: 2010 2ss/RS IOM GFX M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	Adding gears makes driving a cammed car so much easier

01-20-2014, 01:41 PM	#14
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	M6 btw __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny