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LUV2XCLR8 · 01-29-2008, 10:33 AM

I've always wanted a gear in this range for "Merlot"

Some day I might have the engine and tranny set-up
where I can use this gear all the way to the limit

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...romZR40QQfviZ1

**N2TRUX** · 01-29-2008, 12:05 PM

Smoking deal.

65-72 chevytoys · 01-29-2008, 11:04 PM

We have a winner!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2008, 07:18 AM

Came today, box says GM 3.42, wish it was warm enough to use it

He said it was used, but it appears to be NEW and never installed

Rokcrln · 02-03-2008, 01:55 PM

I just had 3:41's set up in my 12bolt in LowBuck along with a Eaton posi. With my 700R4 at 70mph I am turning 1800rpm it is really nice for freeway driving and teh lower first gear in the 700's make for a 4:11 take off

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-03-2008, 09:51 PM

Kevin,

That's exactly what I was hoping for, I hadn't done the math yet, thanks

Craig

**N2TRUX** · 02-03-2008, 11:31 PM

If you have a 700r4 you will be very pleased with the 3.42 gears. As Kevin mentioned the low 1st gear pulls well, and OD is a nice smooth cruising speed.

So when you gonna put them in?

vtblazer · 02-04-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

That's exactly what I was hoping for, I hadn't done the math yet

Craig

Are you running a 700r now?

Great deal on the R&P for sure!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2008, 01:53 AM

No 700 yet, but I am running a 3.08 now, and I am looking for a 700.

hotrodhomi · 02-07-2008, 03:01 PM

Good find. I've been searching for a Gear Vendors unit for mine. (Not the same, I know.) I thought I found one on Craigslist, but the guy never called me back. I left 8-10 messages. Sometimes I hate Craigslist.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2008, 04:04 AM

I found a 700, hope to pick it up the weekend of the 15th

vtblazer · 02-11-2008, 07:34 AM

How will the 3.42's work with the .70 overdrive of the 700r?
Have you run the gear chart yet?
What's your tire height?

What are you going to do for the lock-out?

Here's a cool tranny info site for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.race-track.com/news.asp?TOPIC_ID=532

01-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Another Gear for "Merlot" I've always wanted a gear in this range for "Merlot" Some day I might have the engine and tranny set-up where I can use this gear all the way to the limit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...romZR40QQfviZ1 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-29-2008, 12:05 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" Smoking deal. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-29-2008, 11:04 PM	#3
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" We have a winner! __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-03-2008, 07:18 AM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" Came today, box says GM 3.42, wish it was warm enough to use it He said it was used, but it appears to be NEW and never installed __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 02-03-2008 at 07:22 AM.

02-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" I just had 3:41's set up in my 12bolt in LowBuck along with a Eaton posi. With my 700R4 at 70mph I am turning 1800rpm it is really nice for freeway driving and teh lower first gear in the 700's make for a 4:11 take off Kevin LFD Inc.

02-03-2008, 09:51 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" Kevin, That's exactly what I was hoping for, I hadn't done the math yet, thanks Craig __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-03-2008, 11:31 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" If you have a 700r4 you will be very pleased with the 3.42 gears. As Kevin mentioned the low 1st gear pulls well, and OD is a nice smooth cruising speed. So when you gonna put them in? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-04-2008, 01:53 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" No 700 yet, but I am running a 3.08 now, and I am looking for a 700. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-07-2008, 03:01 PM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" Good find. I've been searching for a Gear Vendors unit for mine. (Not the same, I know.) I thought I found one on Craigslist, but the guy never called me back. I left 8-10 messages. Sometimes I hate Craigslist. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-11-2008, 04:04 AM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" I found a 700, hope to pick it up the weekend of the 15th __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-11-2008, 07:34 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Another Gear for "Merlot" How will the 3.42's work with the .70 overdrive of the 700r? Have you run the gear chart yet? What's your tire height? What are you going to do for the lock-out? Here's a cool tranny info site for your viewing pleasure. http://www.race-track.com/news.asp?TOPIC_ID=532

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