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Netraa · 12-10-2013, 09:57 AM

What gear did you put in them, and how do you like it?

Do you wish you had gone with more, less or did you get it just right?

Merc · 12-10-2013, 10:10 AM

Working on a 3:91 SS diff into 2012 V6 auto for a another member. Should wake it up big time. Project is probably 6 to 8 weeks from completion though. Just in the collecting parts and having diff built. DSS to supply Axels and Driveshaft.

Apex Motorsports · 12-10-2013, 10:21 AM

We have had many V6 customers go with 3.73. There should be no shortage of feedback.

stevey_frac · 12-10-2013, 05:27 PM

So, I don't know if I've done this math right, so please correct me if I'm wrong on this.

Peak torque on the SS is 420 ft-lbs.

1st gear is 3.01 and final drive is 3.45. Overall reduction in 1st gear is 10.38, and max torque at the rear wheels assuming no drive train loss, is

4361 ft-lbs.

Peak torque on the V6 is 273 ft-lbs.

1st gear is 4.48, and final drive is 3.27. Overall reduction is 14.65. max torque at rear wheels is thus 3999.34 ft-lbs.

If you go up to a 3.73 gears, overall reduction then becomes 16.7 for 4561 ft-lbs. 3.91 gears becomes 17.52 for 4782 ft-lbs.

Either gear set puts you at more rear-torque than is available with the S.S. ...

Now, did I do my math wrong here? Or is 'peak push you back in your seat' in first gear only different between the two models by 9%?

MagnumForceGB · 12-10-2013, 08:52 PM

I am planning on doing a 1LE diff/axle/hub/kitchen sink swap into my Camaro V6 to get the 3.91 gears, but from my experience on doing the Mustang V6 auto from 2.73's to 3.73's, I feel that 3.73 to 3.91's are great on an Auto. First gear is still usable and the car accelerates like its meant to. I want the 3.91's in the Camaro since its a little heavier than the Mustang. Gas mileage went down maybe 2 on the highway so it was a good trade-off.

hawkfe · 12-10-2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netraa

What gear did you put in them, and how do you like it?

Do you wish you had gone with more, less or did you get it just right?

Have had 3.91 gears since April, love them, only drawback are the higher rpms for highway driving.

Netraa · 12-12-2013, 06:27 AM

I guess, I should also add, that I plan on going to the stock v8 diff, so that any of the 'regular' gear sets are an option.

kelley1996 · 12-12-2013, 06:53 AM

I have 3.73 in my 2010 RS. I do not use 1st gear alot and I am happy with the performance. I still get almost 30 mpg...very happy with the gear.

12-10-2013, 09:57 AM	#1
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	Who has geared their V6? What gear did you put in them, and how do you like it? Do you wish you had gone with more, less or did you get it just right?

12-10-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Working on a 3:91 SS diff into 2012 V6 auto for a another member. Should wake it up big time. Project is probably 6 to 8 weeks from completion though. Just in the collecting parts and having diff built. DSS to supply Axels and Driveshaft. __________________ My Build Thread

12-10-2013, 05:27 PM	#4
stevey_frac Drives: 2010 LT2/RS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 349	So, I don't know if I've done this math right, so please correct me if I'm wrong on this. Peak torque on the SS is 420 ft-lbs. 1st gear is 3.01 and final drive is 3.45. Overall reduction in 1st gear is 10.38, and max torque at the rear wheels assuming no drive train loss, is 4361 ft-lbs. Peak torque on the V6 is 273 ft-lbs. 1st gear is 4.48, and final drive is 3.27. Overall reduction is 14.65. max torque at rear wheels is thus 3999.34 ft-lbs. If you go up to a 3.73 gears, overall reduction then becomes 16.7 for 4561 ft-lbs. 3.91 gears becomes 17.52 for 4782 ft-lbs. Either gear set puts you at more rear-torque than is available with the S.S. ... Now, did I do my math wrong here? Or is 'peak push you back in your seat' in first gear only different between the two models by 9%? __________________ ------------------------------------------- Mods so far: MRTv2 Exhaust 275 / 40 / 20 Continental ExtremeContact DW's on all corners Next up: Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe (Purchased but not installed) EBC Redstuff street pads Carbotech XP8 / XP12 track pads 1LE Track Pack Note: This car built by JDP Motorsports!
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12-10-2013, 08:52 PM	#5
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	I am planning on doing a 1LE diff/axle/hub/kitchen sink swap into my Camaro V6 to get the 3.91 gears, but from my experience on doing the Mustang V6 auto from 2.73's to 3.73's, I feel that 3.73 to 3.91's are great on an Auto. First gear is still usable and the car accelerates like its meant to. I want the 3.91's in the Camaro since its a little heavier than the Mustang. Gas mileage went down maybe 2 on the highway so it was a good trade-off. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

12-10-2013, 10:21 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	We have had many V6 customers go with 3.73. There should be no shortage of feedback.

12-12-2013, 06:27 AM	#7
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	I guess, I should also add, that I plan on going to the stock v8 diff, so that any of the 'regular' gear sets are an option.

12-12-2013, 06:53 AM	#8
kelley1996 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS/'17 Scat Pack Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Danielson,Ct Posts: 179	I have 3.73 in my 2010 RS. I do not use 1st gear alot and I am happy with the performance. I still get almost 30 mpg...very happy with the gear.