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Old 03-13-2009, 07:48 PM   #1
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LS3 + Manual = New Gears?

Sorry for the cheesy thread name, I am bored on a Friday night.

I ordered a 2SS with a manual...Who thinks I should change the gears to 3.73s?

Also who makes the strongest, how much are they, and what are going to be the plus and minuses of switching to the 3.73? I know I will lose some mileage due to higher rpms but how much? Thanks for the help...production is soooooo close
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Old 03-13-2009, 08:26 PM   #2
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From my research I have learned that there are no aftermarket or alternative gear ratio's available at this time.

From what I have been told from people in the aftermarket the Camaro uses a ZF rear diff.

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Old 03-13-2009, 08:26 PM   #3
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3.73s are on my wish list.

no clue on prices off the top of my head right now.

a pro will be a little quicker acceleration. a con will be a little worse gas mileage, but i think it won't be too much to worry about
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Old 03-13-2009, 09:10 PM   #4
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We do not have the same rear end, or at least the same gears I vette would have?
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We do not have the same rear end, or at least the same gears I vette would have?
i don't know off the top of my head what's in the vette, but the LS3 SS gets a 3.45 rear
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Old 03-13-2009, 09:23 PM   #6
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I believe the CTS-V uses a similar setup

Its LSA is mounted to a TR6060 with 3:73 gears
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We do not have the same rear end, or at least the same gears I vette would have?
Not from what I have been told. It's unique to the Camaro. Also I am told that it is not the same as the G8. I find that hard to believe. I was told by persons in the aftermarket (differential and also gear) that with the current economy it isn't the right time to spend a bunch of money on developing new parts.

Also they say they want to see some decent production and sales before they make the commitment.

It's a whole new world out there. In the past the parts would be available within a year. Now it may take longer.

I know of several vendors who are developing solid axle conversions. It will solve the gear and brake problem. The brakes are too large to clear most drag wheels that run slicks.

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...I know of several vendors who are developing solid axle conversions. It will solve the gear and brake problem. The brakes are too large to clear most drag wheels that run slicks.

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what?!?! nobody runs huge slicks on dubs?
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I definitely recommend going for a shorter gear. I myself plan on going with 3:90's. Not sure how much it will cost yet, but I'm sure there will be options. I have 3.73's in my current SS and it was a noticable improvement. They cost $200 plus another $150 to install, but the 5th gen is a whole new animal, so nobody knows yet.
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what?!?! nobody runs huge slicks on dubs?
Well, they would if anyone made slicks to fit the current trend in wheels.


Really they weigh way too much to use on any fast car anyway


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Sorry for the cheesy thread name, I am bored on a Friday night.

I ordered a 2SS with a manual...Who thinks I should change the gears to 3.73s?

Also who makes the strongest, how much are they, and what are going to be the plus and minuses of switching to the 3.73? I know I will lose some mileage due to higher rpms but how much? Thanks for the help...production is soooooo close
Is this who makes the IRS? American Axel

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I know of several vendors who are developing solid axle conversions. It will solve the gear and brake problem. The brakes are too large to clear most drag wheels that run slicks.

Robin

wouldnt it be alot eaiser to just put on smaller rear brakes??? Or am I missing something here?
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Old 03-13-2009, 11:29 PM   #13
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there has to be somebody out there who can swap these darn gears out...there is supposed to be a 3.73 option next model year...maybe GMPP would come out with it?
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im hoping someone will be making 4.10's pretty soon after launch bc thats what im planning on, especially with those tall tires
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