I've got a new factory G80 on the way and some say I need a different carrier and some say I don't?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> Anybody know????? I'm going from 3.42 to 3.73 with it.

<small>[ May 14, 2002, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Nick99Chevy ]</small>

 

I went from stock 3.73/1 open to richmond 4.10/1 and an auburn pro. I love it. Install was a booger because the bearings that the speed shop provided were to small(stock chevy bearings worked) but it hooks and books on the street.
I think if I do it again I,ll go 4.56/1 and just let it top out in o.d. I spent about $900. all together, after crush sleeve,shims, bearings,labor. My improvement was minor at the track but major on the street.I noticed about 1/2 mpg drop but that may be foot related.Highway speeds 70mph @ 2200rpm and pulls my horse trailer better. Good Luck,
Jim
p.s. The V8 Dakota that could jump me at the light can't anymore.

 

You only need a new carrier if you get taller than 3.08/1.

 

Cool, so all I need is the ring and pinion and the G80, right? (I'm going to find a shop to install it)