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jth6373 · 05-19-2011, 12:53 PM

Hey guys,

I just got 3.73's installed on my LS. The shop did a great job, no whine at all, even with the backseat down, can't hear anything. Wow, what a difference they make. The car can really throw you back in your seat now! When driving under low throttle the car feels the same, just hear the rpm rising quicker, but when you give it a little gas, it comes alive. This is great though as I don't want it to sound like I am always looking to race someone during normal driving time.

The shop didnt touch anything with the shifter, but for some reason it also shifts much smoother. I used to have notchiness when going from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd, but that mostly went away.

So I don't have track numbers, 0-60 times or anything yet, but so far so good. I will try to post up some numbers when I get them.

KMPrenger · 05-19-2011, 12:55 PM

Sounds great! Thanks for the info!

Cyber Gray · 05-19-2011, 12:56 PM

Great!

Maurdib · 05-19-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jth6373

Hey guys,

I just got 3.73's installed on my LS. The shop did a great job, no whine at all, even with the backseat down, can't hear anything. Wow, what a difference they make. The car can really throw you back in your seat now! When driving under low throttle the car feels the same, just hear the rpm rising quicker, but when you give it a little gas, it comes alive. This is great though as I don't want it to sound like I am always looking to race someone during normal driving time.

The shop didnt touch anything with the shifter, but for some reason it also shifts much smoother. I used to have notchiness when going from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd, but that mostly went away.

So I don't have track numbers, 0-60 times or anything yet, but so far so good. I will try to post up some numbers when I get them.

How much does a gear swap cost? Thinking about goting to 3.55 for my A6

J.L.TYCHE · 05-19-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Maurdib

How much does a gear swap cost? Thinking about goting to 3.55 for my A6

Same here

Edge.128 · 05-19-2011, 02:30 PM

cool news keep us posted

Burnt_RS · 05-19-2011, 03:31 PM

Are you planning on a tune to get the speedometer back in line? How much is it off?

khabboub · 05-19-2011, 03:45 PM

Where did you get the kit from. And how did it run you. With and without the install.

tmac1granger33 · 05-19-2011, 03:46 PM

3.55 for the auto will work?

KMPrenger · 05-19-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tmac1granger33

3.55 for the auto will work?

Richmond makes 3.55s for the auto. That is the only option out there for the automatic. Almost nobody has ran them because people would rather have 3.73s, but the 3.55s would translate into roughly a 25 rear wheel torque improvement, so it would definitely help.

But its not cheap either.

cj7ngolf · 05-19-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Richmond makes 3.55s for the auto. That is the only option out there for the automatic. Almost nobody has ran them because people would rather have 3.73s, but the 3.55s would translate into roughly a 25 rear wheel torque improvement, so it would definitely help.

But its not cheap either.

Please forgive my ignorance here... What difference does it make whether it is an auto or manual? Gears go in rear diff... are they different rear ends in these cars too?

jeff4946 · 05-19-2011, 04:37 PM

I'm in the swap for about 2k. That's gears, install,and tune. The speedo was off just over 7mph at 70.

gahammerle · 05-19-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cj7ngolf

Please forgive my ignorance here... What difference does it make whether it is an auto or manual? Gears go in rear diff... are they different rear ends in these cars too?

Yes, the V6 auto & manual have different rear ends.

jagan323 · 05-19-2011, 04:43 PM

imo, i wouldnt go 3.55. I'd rather change the rear end, getting some LSD in there and put in 3.73s. Though it would cost more, but I think i'd regret it if I just put 3.55 in my open diff. o_o

05-19-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
jth6373 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 107	Just installed 3.73's on my V6 Hey guys, I just got 3.73's installed on my LS. The shop did a great job, no whine at all, even with the backseat down, can't hear anything. Wow, what a difference they make. The car can really throw you back in your seat now! When driving under low throttle the car feels the same, just hear the rpm rising quicker, but when you give it a little gas, it comes alive. This is great though as I don't want it to sound like I am always looking to race someone during normal driving time. The shop didnt touch anything with the shifter, but for some reason it also shifts much smoother. I used to have notchiness when going from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd, but that mostly went away. So I don't have track numbers, 0-60 times or anything yet, but so far so good. I will try to post up some numbers when I get them.

05-19-2011, 12:55 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Sounds great! Thanks for the info! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-19-2011, 12:56 PM	#3
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	Great! __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

05-19-2011, 02:30 PM	#6
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	cool news keep us posted __________________ 2010 Summit White Camaro LS / M6 MRT V2.0

05-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#12
jeff4946 Drives: 2010 RS 2LT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: slc, utah Posts: 623 View My Garage	I'm in the swap for about 2k. That's gears, install,and tune. The speedo was off just over 7mph at 70. __________________ K&N Cai, BSR Ported intake, MBRP catback, BBK long tubes, VMax throttle body, 3.73 SS gears, Zex nitrous 125hp shot, window switch, purge,remote bottle opener, bottle heater, Trifecta tune, Hurst short throw, RX catch can, Intake isolator, Ported Intake manifold

05-19-2011, 03:31 PM	#7
Burnt_RS Drives: '10 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Are you planning on a tune to get the speedometer back in line? How much is it off?

05-19-2011, 03:45 PM	#8
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	Where did you get the kit from. And how did it run you. With and without the install.

05-19-2011, 03:46 PM	#9
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	3.55 for the auto will work?

05-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#14
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	imo, i wouldnt go 3.55. I'd rather change the rear end, getting some LSD in there and put in 3.73s. Though it would cost more, but I think i'd regret it if I just put 3.55 in my open diff. o_o __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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