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04-11-2005, 03:16 PM
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Chance
 
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Gear Ratio
What is the gear ratio in a 71-72 rear end? I had my gears switched when I came across that rear end since the gears in my 1968 were so low gear. However, I forgot the gear ratio and I have to know because I want my speedo to be correct.
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1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400 |
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04-11-2005, 03:28 PM
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Not enough info, but if I had to guess I would say maybe 3.43, 3.73, or maybe even 4.11, hope this helps.
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1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!.  &  FOREVER
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04-11-2005, 03:28 PM
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There Was Not One Gear Ratio In Those Years...you Either Had 3:08,3:42,3:73,or 4:11.... Search The Board Here For Some Threads On How To Figure Out What Ratio You Have..
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04-11-2005, 04:20 PM
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Josh answered this for me earlier:
If it's a stock 307/3spd they all got 3.73s unless ordered otherwise, 350s got 3.07, big blocks got 3.54 and all sixes got 3.73.
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04-11-2005, 09:21 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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farside, those gears you listed are fairly acurate, but only for 1/2 ton trucks, and all are as base equipment. With certian exceptions (like the 4.10 to a big block) you could get any ratio with any engine tranny combo...but what you listed is fairly acurate for base equipment.
In all reality, it is probably a 3.07 gear. However, i always recomend doing a tooth count on the gears becouse some one could have installed a 3.42 (never factory installed) and the oil probably needs chainged anyways. |
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04-11-2005, 11:44 PM
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cwilkie:
Most any transmission shop should be able to help you with a speedometer calibration. We do this all the time for customers. Any gear ratio or tire diameter change will effect your speedometer/odometer reading. Regards, Jody |
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