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GQ4Life · 07-16-2010, 06:26 PM

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anyone read this thread..

tjbusa · 07-16-2010, 06:32 PM

maxpower5 · 07-17-2010, 09:10 AM

when you replace rear end gears (will be getting 3.73s for my L99), do you need to do a speedometer/odometer correction? saw a kit for this when i was researching.

Apex Paul · 07-17-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxpower5

when you replace rear end gears (will be getting 3.73s for my L99), do you need to do a speedometer/odometer correction? saw a kit for this when i was researching.

Yes you will need correction, unless you don't care that the speedometer/odometer is reading incorrectly. Not sure what kit you are referring to, but essentially it is all done the same way using a handheld tuner, a speedometer calibrator or with a visit to a tuning shop.

calbert1999 · 10-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Personally, I'm working on increasing airflow and power, and suspension to keep the wheels to the ground. Once I have the level of power I want, and the vehicle handles it well, I plan to do all the bushings for better overall traction and handling, at that point it makes sense to invest a few more dollars and upgrade the gears.
So, like you I did CAI, headers, new exhaust, I invested in some suspension upgrades and body / chassis stiffening. Next I'm upgrading the CAM, springs, rockers (for safety / strength), for increased power with a CAM that will give me a good balance of low end TQ, a good HP increase and a really cool chop to go with the new exhaust.
Personally, when I make my upgrade choices I visualize what I'm going to do in the future to see what makes a cost / benefits and results along with my HP's / TQ's,
etc....

papabearcamaro · 10-11-2010, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Personally, I'm working on increasing airflow and power, and suspension to keep the wheels to the ground. Once I have the level of power I want, and the vehicle handles it well, I plan to do all the bushings for better overall traction and handling, at that point it makes sense to invest a few more dollars and upgrade the gears.
So, like you I did CAI, headers, new exhaust, I invested in some suspension upgrades and body / chassis stiffening. Next I'm upgrading the CAM, springs, rockers (for safety / strength), for increased power with a CAM that will give me a good balance of low end TQ, a good HP increase and a really cool chop to go with the new exhaust.
Personally, when I make my upgrade choices I visualize what I'm going to do in the future to see what makes a cost / benefits and results along with my HP's / TQ's,
etc....

Since my old thread was brought up to the surface I will comment on it.
I have decided at this time to pass on the 4:10s since there are issues with them. Until these issues are worked out I will keep what I have for now.
Instead,I am now focussing on either going heads/intake package and go non aspirated for now or heads/supercharger package.

g-townmach · 10-11-2010, 06:18 PM

don't fear the gear

RedRyder · 10-11-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by g-townmach

don't fear the gear

I do

I'd rather not pay for two gear swaps :(

Rage · 10-11-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

Will you PM me pricing on 4.10's/Bushings for my LS3? I've got a local performance shop that should do the install.

Thanks.

Please PM me also!

Apex Motorsports · 10-11-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Please PM me also!

Done.

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calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	Personally, I'm working on increasing airflow and power, and suspension to keep the wheels to the ground. Once I have the level of power I want, and the vehicle handles it well, I plan to do all the bushings for better overall traction and handling, at that point it makes sense to invest a few more dollars and upgrade the gears. So, like you I did CAI, headers, new exhaust, I invested in some suspension upgrades and body / chassis stiffening. Next I'm upgrading the CAM, springs, rockers (for safety / strength), for increased power with a CAM that will give me a good balance of low end TQ, a good HP increase and a really cool chop to go with the new exhaust. Personally, when I make my upgrade choices I visualize what I'm going to do in the future to see what makes a cost / benefits and results along with my HP's / TQ's, etc.... __________________ 2010 Camaro SS, P1SC SuperCharged Livernois LSX429ci., 1 7/8" LT Headers, full 3" MBRP exhaust, SPI built/tuned, a total

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maxpower5 Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: peoria, il Posts: 425	when you replace rear end gears (will be getting 3.73s for my L99), do you need to do a speedometer/odometer correction? saw a kit for this when i was researching.