What is normal cost of a gear swap with the trans out??? Is a Z06 rear a good core???
I really think when I do my clutch I also want to go to 4.11 gears. With the rear out of the car what would it cost to have a shop put in a new set? I know the Z gears are shot peened is this a logical rear to have upgraded, or would you be better off selling it and getting a standard rear??? Please educate me on this.
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Originally Posted by teddyca
I really think when I do my clutch I also want to go to 4.11 gears. With the rear out of the car what would it cost to have a shop put in a new set? I know the Z gears are shot peened is this a logical rear to have upgraded, or would you be better off selling it and getting a standard rear??? Please educate me on this.
I wish you would have said this a couple weeks ago. I just sold my DTE Stage IV 4.11 rear to Robert. I could have suckered you out of a few more dollars for it.
I would have not done the 4.10's if I did it again. I would stick to 3.73 or 3.90's. It was waaaaaaaaaay to much gear for a high HP car. When I used to wind it out to 7,500 it was great and sounded cool, but that's it.
I would not just do a gear swap. At that point it is smart to get a whole upgraded unit from DTE or RPM with the hardened shafts, polished gears and the extra pinion support. Jusy my .02
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With the Z06 trans already being geared lower than the standard coupe(from gears 1-3 or 1-4), I think it would be best to stick with the 3.42s, especially if you plan to add power in the future.
I think the rule of thumb is a Z06 with the 3.42s is like a regular coupe with 3.73s.
I am already putting down 560hp not sure i will be adding much more power. I think 4.11's would just be fun as hell.
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Originally Posted by SLO C5
With the Z06 trans already being geared lower than the standard coupe(from gears 1-3 or 1-4), I think it would be best to stick with the 3.42s, especially if you plan to add power in the future.
I think the rule of thumb is a Z06 with the 3.42s is like a regular coupe with 3.73s.
I am already putting down 560hp not sure i will be adding much more power. I think 4.11's would just be fun as hell.
Your 1stand 2nd gear will be uesless. I would really look into swaping out gears before you do it. I have seen many people who endup switching back to 3'42 after a few months
maybe you should go for a ride in Mikes car so you can see how the 4.10s handle that way you arent stuck looking to swap again in a few months when you get sick of them
maybe you should go for a ride in Mikes car so you can see how the 4.10s handle that way you arent stuck looking to swap again in a few months when you get sick of them
That would be kinda hard with out a motor. I'll send you a PM teddy. I really liked them when I had the cam and nitrous.
I initially was wondering the cost with my rear diff out of the car, but now that I am getting a complete RPM rear assembly and a clutch at the same time it does not matter. Man those rear 20"s are going to be pissed off at this decision. HAHA
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What is normal cost of a gear swap with the trans out??? Is a Z06 rear a good core???
I think 4.11's would just be fun as hell.
I'll send you a PM teddy. I really liked them when I had the cam and nitrous.
