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01-14-2012, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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12 bolt differential ratio?
Finnally got to change my differential oil this weekend, had 14 X 43 stamped on the ring gear, after counting both gears I was satisified it was a 307: 1 differential. Question is I thought these came in 308 ratios ? Whats up?
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01-14-2012, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
I think a 3.08 in a 12 bolt is a 40-13 tooth count. Are you sure it's a GM 12 bolt? Sounds like a Dana 30 and would be a 3.07.
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01-15-2012, 12:48 AM | #3 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
I believe the truck 12 bolts had a 3.07 ratio, and the passenger car 12 bolts had a 3.08 ratio. Those two numbers get swapped around during conversations frequently.
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01-15-2012, 01:31 AM | #4 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
I gave up on changing my 4:56 axle in my '65 C20 over to a 14 bolt, don't mean to hijack your thread. I decided to just change the ratio, although I have heard 4:11 is the best I can do?
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01-15-2012, 06:42 AM | #5 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
Yes I checked and my rear end is defently a GM 12 bolt, the 307 gears work out just right for the road.
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01-15-2012, 11:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
Truck 12 bolts came in both ratios for some weird reason, and the 14 bolt (73-2000) can be had with gears as tall as 3.23.
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01-15-2012, 03:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327764
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01-15-2012, 05:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
Hey, PureBred, with the 3.07 gearset, what engine & tranny do you have and what is your engine RPM @ 60 mph?
I have 3.73 in my 1966 C-10. 283 and 4spd SM420 tranny @ 60 = 2800 rpm or so. This doesn't get much highway use, due to the high rpms. Back country roads and secondary highways are best.
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01-15-2012, 08:14 PM | #9 |
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I have a 350 with a turbo 350 trans, at 60 about 2100.
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01-16-2012, 12:18 AM | #10 |
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Re: 12 bolt differential ratio?
What size rear tires are you running?
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01-16-2012, 03:50 PM | #11 |
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