350evo 3.9 gear swap....one word...WOW!
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181?? Is this a mathematical conclusion based on gearing or has this actually been proven?...
Doh...I just reread the post and realized what was being said....freakin noobies lol....Im new to the 350z game fellas bear with me
BTW how drastic an effect would 20" rims have on the 3.9....If I understand correctly how rim size affects gearing, it would make it taller thereby negating the effects of the gear change right?..
Doh...I just reread the post and realized what was being said....freakin noobies lol....Im new to the 350z game fellas bear with me
BTW how drastic an effect would 20" rims have on the 3.9....If I understand correctly how rim size affects gearing, it would make it taller thereby negating the effects of the gear change right?..
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To give some people an idea......this gear was originally designed for Daytona Int Speedway on the road course with our GAC 350Z. It was the only track we used 6th gear at. This gear was desgined from our calculations to be the ideal gear for the fastest rack we raced with in the 350Z. I ahve psoted a gear chart on this forum before that show the differences in speed between a 3.5 R/P and the 3.9 with different RPM values.
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Originally Posted by dwnshift
To give some people an idea......this gear was originally designed for Daytona Int Speedway on the road course with our GAC 350Z. It was the only track we used 6th gear at. This gear was desgined from our calculations to be the ideal gear for the fastest rack we raced with in the 350Z. I ahve psoted a gear chart on this forum before that show the differences in speed between a 3.5 R/P and the 3.9 with different RPM values.
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yeah something I learned when I did my mods is not to believe so much in the hype of anything anymore
Everyone would review their new part saying "holy crap!!!! this thing is awesome!! it's a totally different car now!!! It sounds MEAN - it's unreal. It just pulls and pulls all the way to redline" yada yada yada
.....really, mods are pretty cool and fun, but they're kinda a rip off too. You might get a guy with a popcharger going "holy crap!!!!" and you might get a guy with a new forged engine and twin turbo doing the same reaction. You just really can't buy too much into the hype. People get excited and post their opinion and that's fine, but really, every mod I have on my car makes me go, "hmm well it's for sure faster" but never have I gone "holy crap!!!!" because of any mod I did - and I did most of mine all at the same time.
Maybe I have a high "Holy crap!!!!" tolerance
Anyway, after you do the mods, you just get used to them again and want more to give you your fix
Everyone would review their new part saying "holy crap!!!! this thing is awesome!! it's a totally different car now!!! It sounds MEAN - it's unreal. It just pulls and pulls all the way to redline" yada yada yada
.....really, mods are pretty cool and fun, but they're kinda a rip off too. You might get a guy with a popcharger going "holy crap!!!!" and you might get a guy with a new forged engine and twin turbo doing the same reaction. You just really can't buy too much into the hype. People get excited and post their opinion and that's fine, but really, every mod I have on my car makes me go, "hmm well it's for sure faster" but never have I gone "holy crap!!!!" because of any mod I did - and I did most of mine all at the same time.
Maybe I have a high "Holy crap!!!!" tolerance
Anyway, after you do the mods, you just get used to them again and want more to give you your fix
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
can the 350evo 3.9 gear swap be put into an auto 350Z?
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I can email it to whom ever would like it......its an Excel spreadsheet..It cannot post it in here. Perhaps one of the moderators could post it as a reference sheet or something. I cannot find it in here in the "search".
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a screen capture of it can be posted though
press the print screen button that is to the right of the F12 key
then open up paint under Program Files-->accessories-->Paint
then select Edit-->paste
if it asks you if you want it resized to fit the picture, press yes
then File-->save
select jpeg as the file type
then it can be posted
press the print screen button that is to the right of the F12 key
then open up paint under Program Files-->accessories-->Paint
then select Edit-->paste
if it asks you if you want it resized to fit the picture, press yes
then File-->save
select jpeg as the file type
then it can be posted
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https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/101777-350evo-3-9-vs-oem-3-5-chart.html
try this...found the thread.....
Follow to see the gear chart.
hope this helps!
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BJ
try this...found the thread.....
Follow to see the gear chart.
hope this helps!
Cheers
BJ
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Originally Posted by dwnshift
I can email it to whom ever would like it......its an Excel spreadsheet..It cannot post it in here. Perhaps one of the moderators could post it as a reference sheet or something. I cannot find it in here in the "search".
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The local shop I normally go to said they could do it too, but he has most of his experience doing this with Mustangs. Do you happen to have an install procedure for this final drive swap? He wants more info before we do it. Also wants to know if there any recalibration of the speedometer needed. He quoted me at $200 - $300 (his typical Mustang install price)
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Originally Posted by dwnshift
It only increases your crusiing RPM by 250 on the highway.
Yes it increases you acceleration..........Find someone who has one..and take a ride...you will love it...its what the track model should have come with in the first place!
Yes it increases you acceleration..........Find someone who has one..and take a ride...you will love it...its what the track model should have come with in the first place!
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Originally Posted by bamyi
i have an 03 6spd and my 5th gear grinds all the time.
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I would check with another place to do the install...we charge 8.5 hours to do the install @ $65 an hour. If they have set up a ring and pinion before on a Mustang or similar .....they should be able to do the 350Z. The most important part is getting the math correct for setting the backlash.
If you take a 350Z with a 3.9 to a dealer....they wouldnt know it was in there unless they drive them all the time...and take yours out for a "test" or they pull the cover off and count the teeth on the ring gear.
The newest version of the 350Z gear box now has more vibration dampening. Where the shifter cradle attaches to the tras. housing.....it now has rubber bushings there instead of a solid attachment.
If you take a 350Z with a 3.9 to a dealer....they wouldnt know it was in there unless they drive them all the time...and take yours out for a "test" or they pull the cover off and count the teeth on the ring gear.
The newest version of the 350Z gear box now has more vibration dampening. Where the shifter cradle attaches to the tras. housing.....it now has rubber bushings there instead of a solid attachment.
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how hard is the install if I order a pre-assembled unit to swap in? can it be done by a average home mechanic?
does someone have a write up on the process?
Thanks
does someone have a write up on the process?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by dwnshift
I would check with another place to do the install...we charge 8.5 hours to do the install @ $65 an hour. If they have set up a ring and pinion before on a Mustang or similar .....they should be able to do the 350Z. The most important part is getting the math correct for setting the backlash.
If you take a 350Z with a 3.9 to a dealer....they wouldnt know it was in there unless they drive them all the time...and take yours out for a "test" or they pull the cover off and count the teeth on the ring gear.
The newest version of the 350Z gear box now has more vibration dampening. Where the shifter cradle attaches to the tras. housing.....it now has rubber bushings there instead of a solid attachment.
If you take a 350Z with a 3.9 to a dealer....they wouldnt know it was in there unless they drive them all the time...and take yours out for a "test" or they pull the cover off and count the teeth on the ring gear.
The newest version of the 350Z gear box now has more vibration dampening. Where the shifter cradle attaches to the tras. housing.....it now has rubber bushings there instead of a solid attachment.
do you have any install instructions, plus he wants to know if the speedometer needs recalibrated. thanks man
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Originally Posted by EnthuZ
Speedo will read normally with the 3.917 swap, as the speedo reads speed off the stub axels, which are "after" the 3.917 gear swap. Just remember that bigger #'s will occure sooner! Tire diameter WILL effect speedo readings though.