I can purchase aftermarket 3.73s made to go into a 2 series carrier correct?

 

Yes, the ring gear is thicker than the 3 series, and they're also normally more expensive.

 

i know the difference between a 3 and 4 channel

whats the difference between a 2 series and whatever else

 

2-series carriers are for low numerical (high ratio) gear sets, ie: 2.56's --> 3.08's.

3-series carriers are for high numerical (low ratio) gear sets, ie: 3.23's --> 4.56's.

Due to the larger pinion gears of high ratios, the carrier is offset approx. ~1/4" to compensate. 3-series carriers allow the ring gear to be positioned ~1/4" closer to the pinion.

That's the only physical difference .

 

when looking to swap gear sets does it matter as I have 2.73's with a six speed after a swap and need the lower gears

 

If the car orginally had 2.73's, then you have a 2 series and need to get a 2 series gear set, I have the link to my richmond set if you want to take a look pm me. mine are 3.73's

 

yeah you will definetly need to swap out gears as you wont be able to use 6th gear unless your going like 110mph. stock 6 spd cars came with 3.42s i suggest atleast a set of 3.73s while swapping out for a new gear set.

im converting my formula over from a4-m6 and going from 2.73s to 4.10s which will make a world of difference on the street. should be a blast next week when shes all buttoned up!

 

Depends on the year of his T56.... If he installed a T56 from a 93, it might be the M28, that was coupled with a 2.73, or an M29 that was installed with 3.23's at the factory.

 

Yeah, good 'ol odd-ball 93's!!

 

Hey can i get the link to the Richmond 3.73 gears for a 2 series carrier? Thank you.

 

I got mine from a member on here for like $125 or something...

They're made by Strange, which is a reputable company. Check them out if you wanna.

 

i know richmond makes them and there on summit for like 189 bucks i believe. motive just stepped on board as of late and has a set of 373s for the 2 series and i believe there in the same price range. dont have the link handy but i believe the site i got the info off of was called speed inc. and they have a wide selection.

gl

 

Wait wait wait. I thought the 3.23 was a series 2 carrier? Is it a series 3?

 

Nope. Factory 3.23's ride on the 3-series carrier, NOT the 2-series. That's for sure, not a guess .

 

This thread is beginning to confuse me

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