How hard is it to change rear end gears?
01-07-2002, 02:17 PM
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How hard is it to change rear end gears?
I've have a stock 1978 L48, and I'm assuming I have 3.08 gears, I would really like to put in 3.55 with this new engine that's going in. How hard is it change out the current gears? Can I do it myself, or does it require machine shop pressing, etc.? I've heard from a few people that it's pretty simple, and some have told me it's very involved. What do you guys think. Also, what's a good 2500 rpm stall converter (B&M, etc.) who makes the most for the money?
01-07-2002, 02:27 PM
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Re: How hard is it to change rear end gears? (TravMsns)
I've have a stock 1978 L48, and I'm assuming I have 3.08 gears, I would really like to put in 3.55 with this new engine that's going in. How hard is it change out the current gears? Can I do it myself, or does it require machine shop pressing, etc.? I've heard from a few people that it's pretty simple, and some have told me it's very involved. What do you guys think. Also, what's a good 2500 rpm stall converter (B&M, etc.) who makes the most for the money?
01-07-2002, 02:28 PM
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Re: How hard is it to change rear end gears? (TravMsns)
The actual installation isn't that hard but setting up the pattern on the ring and pinion is, which will almost always requires a very skilled person to do. And your right, a press is needed .
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Re: How hard is it to change rear end gears? (TravMsns)
If you aren't familiar with the procedures for setting up gears, your best bet is to find a whole different assy and just bolt it in. A 3:55 one should not be that hard to find.
And if you do, you might try Mark Lefebvre (ML67) in the C-2 forum. He's looking for a complete 3.08 setup. He might help you offest the price some. He's trying to do essentially the same thing, but he's going the other way. 4:11's to 3.08's.
Jim
And if you do, you might try Mark Lefebvre (ML67) in the C-2 forum. He's looking for a complete 3.08 setup. He might help you offest the price some. He's trying to do essentially the same thing, but he's going the other way. 4:11's to 3.08's.
Jim
