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2.73 to 3.42?

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Nov 26, 2021 | 12:20 AM

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Domunick

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Re: 2.73 to 3.42?

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Originally Posted by brians96Z

I am thinking about swapping the gears in my 96 Z28 from 2.73 to 3.42, but have a few questions. For you guys that have tried it, is it worth the money, and the slightly less gas mileage? Is the added power pretty noticeable?

I recently picked up a 1996 Chevy Z28 with the LT1 motor it's got some upgrades the guy I got it off of upgrading the gears in the pumpkin he put 342 gears in it it definitely makes a big difference

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Jul 12, 2024 | 07:52 PM

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SteveC

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Re: 2.73 to 3.42?

If your vehicle is an A4, keep the rearend gears, and go with a 3600 2.5 STR stall converter.

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