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    Questions about a 3.73 in a 3rd gen

    Anybody running 3.73s or 4.10s in a t5 third gen? I'm looking to lose the current gear for something with a little more grunt without losing my ability to run on the freeway.

    I'm running a 3.23 right now and have a 5 speed. At 70mph I'm pulling about 2300rpm in overdrive.

    Suggestions?
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  • #2
    You can buy my T5 and put 4.10s in and pull 2100rpm in 5th

    I have a WC with a .56 overdrive instead of your .78 ratio. With your trans, a 3.73 would be about 2650rpm at 70 or 2900rpm with 4.10

    1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
    1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
    1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

    2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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    • #3
      Also, the 2.95 first gear of the WC is better suited for numerically higher gears. Your 3.35 first gear along with those gears would make 1st gear duration very short

      1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
      1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
      1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

      2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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      • #4
        You really want that trans gone! I've hardly had a chance to break mine yet!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by ruckusz28 View Post
          You really want that trans gone! I've hardly had a chance to break mine yet!
          It's just sitting on the bench Is yours a regular T5? Watch out with third gear, the like to snap teeth

          1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
          1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
          1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

          2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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          • #6
            Darren has a 350 with a t5 with 3.73 gears and loves it
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            Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar


            Can you argue that it's "revolutionary"? Perhaps. Just because it's "new" and "different" doesn't mean it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by bigjon88 View Post
              Darren has a 350 with a t5 with 3.73 gears and loves it
              Darren should has a WC T5 with a .63 overdrive, if that's the original transmission anyway.


              Mike, I'd go no higher than a 3.73 with your tranmission, maybe even 3.42

              1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
              1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
              1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

              2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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              • #8
                Love my setup! I just can't wait for some minor suspension work to really enjoy it!

                Jon is correct I have a 350 T5 and 3.73 posi rear
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                Originally posted by meissen
                I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
                Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
                Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Darren View Post
                  Love my setup! I just can't wait for some minor suspension work to really enjoy it!

                  Jon is correct I have a 350 T5 and 3.73 posi rear
                  Mike's transmission will run a little under 20% higher rpm's in 5th gear than yours, keep that in mind.

                  1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                  1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                  1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                  2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by hoogiesngrinderz View Post
                    It's just sitting on the bench Is yours a regular T5? Watch out with third gear, the like to snap teeth
                    I'm honestly not sure. The PO did a lot of the mechanical work - I just got it buttoned up, painted, and working properly. Is there a way to tell which 5 speed i have in the car?

                    My RPO codes show a 3.23.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by hoogiesngrinderz View Post
                      Mike's transmission will run a little under 20% higher rpm's in 5th gear than yours, keep that in mind.
                      Even with that information I would still not hesitate to recommend going to a 3.73 gear. Anything less then 3.73 IMO will not even be noticeable for the work to be worth it. In reality if I had the motivation and extra time and a shorter "to do list" on my car I would be swapping my rear to 4.10's....
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                      1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary-SOLD
                      1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
                      1997 Chevrolet Corvette

                      The Original
                      Originally posted by meissen
                      I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
                      Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
                      Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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                      • #12
                        You need to check the casting number on the main case housing

                        1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                        1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                        1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                        2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                        • #13
                          3.42 would be a good compromise. 4:10s are good in a 6 speed, I wouldn't necessarily put them in the t5.
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                          • #14
                            4.10 rear gear with a 3.35 first gear would be like the granny first gear in an old pickup truck

                            1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                            1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                            1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                            2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                            • #15
                              Is this a TPI motor?
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