i just got a couple of quotes for 3:73 gears in my car and the best ive gottten was 490 includes everything gears pinion kit oil labor etc etc.. would you guys say this is a good price??

 

check this out
http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...&vid=4&pcid=68

This kit comes with everything you need, even a new rear end girdle for added strength. How many hours labor did they quote you?

 

he didnt say..

would anyone object to gettting 3:73s in a stock 97 z28.. ??

 

id keep shopping, i paid $343.95 after tax for 3.73 (2 series carrier, richmond gear) installation kit, 2 qts gear oil, 1 qt gm posi additive.

labor was $265 so $603.95 said and done.

 

sorry i didnt mention that $490 includes labor..

 

If you have an auto, go with 3.73's...if its a stick, id get 4.10's...ive got them in now and its incredible how much fun the car is to drive. But 3.73's would be a great gear for a manual too.

 

what difference does a different gear set up make??

 

in what regards? richmond vs another brand? 3.73 vs 4.10? im not clear on your question.... performance wise, it can be a huge differance. with the right hp, can be a significant gain. in my case, with 420rwhp, i was a slug off the line with 2.73's only running a 13.15 best @111mph. got the 3.73's and ran a 11.87@118 everything else was the same.

 

well the stock ones vs 3:73 and 3:73 vs 4:10... to be honest i only know that gears will reduce my top speed.. but after reading some posts there a must when making intitial mods..

 

I ended up paying 440 all said and done. Gears and install kit were 190 shipped i think. Install was $250 and included all oil/gm limited slip addititive.

 

who knows what my top speed will be if i get the 4:10's and whats stock on a 97 z28

 

i dont use the top speed often but i do hit 120 @ least every day but i was under the impression that my top speed would be brought down to 110mph.. anyways im just curious i think that im going to go with the 4:10 set up though cuz i would love to have stronger starts meaner burn outs

 

I got used 3:73 GM ones for $70 and the shop said it would be $50 an hour labor and said he might get it in 3 or 4 tries or 7 or 8 so the faster or luckier he is the more it will save me. I see the kits run around $100 so i might break the $400 mark.

 

any suggestions for real powerful starts?? i mean i love my car to death but when im cruising at 15/20mph in 1st gear i want to be able to gun it and light up the tires.. would gears help with that??

 

It would be better but more horse power is always important.