Taller gearing
01-11-2006, 06:18 AM
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Taller gearing
Does anyone know where I can get my rear diff modified for taller gearing. I just puchased a Turbonetics kit and have be hearing issues with wheels spin, plus I would like to be under boost longer, any help would be appciated.
01-11-2006, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Nobody makes gearing that low. Lowest you can easily do is the auto gear like stated above.
Yeah, just did a search that sucks..... 2.93 would rock.
01-11-2006, 10:00 AM
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Its actually 3.3 gearing. Its from a 5AT. What about the LSD tho. Do you swap out the ring and pinion only or how does that work.
Originally Posted by sq40
look up threads on the 3.2 gearing swap from a 5AT.
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01-11-2006, 10:52 AM
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Gearing is NOT the answer to ridding your car of wheelspin. Traction is. A good tire and suspension setup is far more important than gearing.
I have stock gearing and ZERO traction issues.
I have stock gearing and ZERO traction issues.
01-11-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ht4
Where did you get the 2.93 number from?
I swaped out my BMW M3 rear diff from a 3.15 to a 2.93 when I turbo'ed it and yes gearing does help out with wheel spin. Try putting a 3.9 on your turbo Z and see what happens.
01-11-2006, 11:00 AM
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i have a 5at with 3.3 and recently swapped pumpkins with a turbo guy with 6mt 3.5 gears, and the whole process took about an hour. if you swap the entire pumpkin, it'll be super-easy.
01-11-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by stereoneeds
i have a 5at with 3.3 and recently swapped pumpkins with a turbo guy with 6mt 3.5 gears, and the whole process took about an hour. if you swap the entire pumpkin, it'll be super-easy.
Sounds like a good solution, now I just have to find someone willing to trade me. If not I am thinking of installing Racelogic TC I have laying around.
01-11-2006, 11:15 AM
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Going from a 3.5 to a 3.36, will this mess up you speedo? Or just increase gearing.
Do the 5AT have VLSD's stock?
Do the 5AT have VLSD's stock?
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01-11-2006, 11:36 AM
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it's a 3.36, not a 3.2 and no it won't mess up the speedometer
IMO it'll help, but not tons. It's almost not worth it. The stock 5AT diff housing will not let you put in an aftermarket LSD unless it's the 5AT cusco one I think. the 5AT housing isn't as long I don't think so that's why. What people REALLY want is the 3.3 final drive put in a 6MT housing with an LSD of their choice - however the ATS LSD will not work with the 3.36 (or 3.91) final drive so you'll have to go with Nismo, Cusco, or Quilife or whatever
IMO it'll help, but not tons. It's almost not worth it. The stock 5AT diff housing will not let you put in an aftermarket LSD unless it's the 5AT cusco one I think. the 5AT housing isn't as long I don't think so that's why. What people REALLY want is the 3.3 final drive put in a 6MT housing with an LSD of their choice - however the ATS LSD will not work with the 3.36 (or 3.91) final drive so you'll have to go with Nismo, Cusco, or Quilife or whatever
01-11-2006, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zilvia
no but taller gear get you more time in a gear for higher speed and better 1/4 times
Sure, with taller gearing you'll have a higher top speed but who races to above 150?
Tires and suspension is just as important as making the power.
IMO, the key is to find that happy medium between using the shortest gearing possible while on the edge of losing traction but still maintaining it.
Last edited by Vadian; 01-11-2006 at 12:26 PM.
