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2012REDSS · 09-10-2012, 05:01 AM

with the gears themselves being so cheap I think everyone is just swapping the gears themselves. Even after the gears, LPE install kit, LPW diff cover, JRE posi mod, and install I'll still be under the price for the 1LE rear diff.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-10-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by parano

my breakin procedure was done with my 1le 3.91 gears!!! OMG!!!the car is awesome now!!!

that much better, huh?

blazzin1 · 09-10-2012, 08:28 AM

Just an FYI.....I got an e-mail back from Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet this morning. She said the 1LE Axles are not available yet, and would only "cancel" if she ordered them at this point. Nothing mentioned about the Hubs, I'm assuming the same. Also, she said no new news on the gears yet.....still backordered.

caverman · 09-10-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

that much better, huh?

Yes.....3.91 are that much better.

I use 6th gear around town a heck of a lot more than I used to. Just another perk for having the gears.

Stop light to stop light butt dyno is awesome. You definately won't be disappointed and will kick yourself for not doing it sooner.

I had to pay the big bucks for LPE but everyone hang in there. GM will eventually get the gears rolling and this will be the best way to do it by using the 1LE gears. Start looking for a place to get them installed.

ssmike · 09-10-2012, 04:54 PM

I just got on Maureens list for gears! The waiting begins!

dcplus14 · 09-10-2012, 05:48 PM

Does this mean we'll be going through our stock clutches quicker now?

Higgs Boson · 09-10-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dcplus14

Does this mean we'll be going through our stock clutches quicker now?

no.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-11-2012, 06:53 AM

sweet

dcplus14 · 09-11-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

no.

Well that explains much. It seems that if the frequency of me shifting gears goes up the more likely I'll be using the clutch more frequently as well.

I'm guessing that the clutch is the same in the 1LE option, so in the long run, it may only be a minimal difference in clutch wear.

pouncer72 · 09-11-2012, 01:14 PM

Total install cost for the 3.91s for me was $159.50 at the local diff/trans shop plus the cost of an axle seal. I brought them the pumpkin. Hell of a deal if you ask me. Cant wait to get it back in the car

blazzin1 · 09-11-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pouncer72

Total install cost for the 3.91s for me was $159.50 at the local diff/trans shop plus the cost of an axle seal. I brought them the pumpkin. Hell of a deal if you ask me. Cant wait to get it back in the car

That's awesome!!! That was my plan too...to just bring them the pumpkin. Did you install the posi-fix or billet caps?

pouncer72 · 09-11-2012, 01:39 PM

No, I don't believe either are necessary with an automatic. 6 speed cars break a lot more parts though, the caps would be very beneficial for a 6sp.

blazzin1 · 09-11-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pouncer72

No, I don't believe either are necessary with an automatic. 6 speed cars break a lot more parts though, the caps would be very beneficial for a 6sp.

True....True. I have the manual, and definitely plan on beefing up the rear end a little bit when I change the gears. But I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to just put in the posi-fix, or change out the entire posi-unit for that Eaton Tru-Trac. I seriously doubt I'll ever be over like 580hp or so, so I'm thinking the posi-fix will probably be enough.

Kent2010 · 09-11-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pouncer72

Total install cost for the 3.91s for me was $159.50 at the local diff/trans shop plus the cost of an axle seal. I brought them the pumpkin. Hell of a deal if you ask me. Cant wait to get it back in the car

How is everyone accounting for the new gear ratio? A tune? Can it be changed via a Tech2 by a dealer?

I'd love to have the 3.91's but I don't want to risk my entire 100k mile drivetrain warranty by adding a tune. I am hoping there is another option.

09-10-2012, 08:28 AM	#297
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Just an FYI.....I got an e-mail back from Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet this morning. She said the 1LE Axles are not available yet, and would only "cancel" if she ordered them at this point. Nothing mentioned about the Hubs, I'm assuming the same. Also, she said no new news on the gears yet.....still backordered. Last edited by blazzin1; 09-10-2012 at 10:34 AM.

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dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	Does this mean we'll be going through our stock clutches quicker now? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

09-10-2012, 05:01 AM	#295
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	with the gears themselves being so cheap I think everyone is just swapping the gears themselves. Even after the gears, LPE install kit, LPW diff cover, JRE posi mod, and install I'll still be under the price for the 1LE rear diff.

09-10-2012, 04:54 PM	#299
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I just got on Maureens list for gears! The waiting begins!

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	sweet

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pouncer72 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 365	Total install cost for the 3.91s for me was $159.50 at the local diff/trans shop plus the cost of an axle seal. I brought them the pumpkin. Hell of a deal if you ask me. Cant wait to get it back in the car

09-11-2012, 01:39 PM	#306
pouncer72 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 365	No, I don't believe either are necessary with an automatic. 6 speed cars break a lot more parts though, the caps would be very beneficial for a 6sp.