3.23 - 3.73 :: The difference

showstoppers-96-Z/28
05-22-2007, 09:09 PM
I have a 1996 Z/28 with the automatic 4 speed currently with the stock 3.23 gears. The only mods i have are in my signature, and i have recently purchased a set of 3.73 Richmond gears. I am told the difference between the two is "night and day" and that i will LOVE my new gears. All im trying to do is get some feedback on the gears before i get them installed. Later on in years to come, i will be building the car better (383 stroker, 3000+ Stall, Racing 4L60E, etc.) so for now i am not worried about a stall. The main questions i had were how many RPM's do you guys currently with 3.73's run at about 60 - 65mph? Second, in your personal oppinion, were the gears worth the money and did they make THAT noticeable of a difference? Then lastly, i hear i may not get traction if i launch too hard? I am not too concerned about traction, i would just like to know if thats the case with most people.
Thanks for everyones time, look foward to seeing what people have to say.

shoebox
05-22-2007, 10:59 PM
If you want to compare RPMs with different gears at different speeds, go here (http://www.f-body.org/gears/).