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spina74
01-05-2010, 08:02 PM
Ok, I know this has been a topic of discussion several times. I have a chance to get a set of 4.10's for a cheap price. I DO have plans to getting a 12 bolt and I'm not sure of what gears I want. So since I still have my stock rear in the car I figured I should try the 4.10's and see how I like them. I had 3.73's in my camaro and I was quite pleased. What do you guys feel I should do? Just keep my 3.42's until I get my 12bolt and get 3.73's or get the 4.10's and give them a try then make my decision from there. BTW I drive this car on the street and highway. Sorry for the question, but I can't seem to make up my mind and there for sale on another forum so I need to make a quick decision if I want them.

NJ Torque
01-05-2010, 08:07 PM
Well... What size tires do you plan on running and what do you plan on doing with the car?

spina74
01-05-2010, 08:28 PM
I'm running 315/35/17 on the car and I plan to use it as a weekender and race it at the track.

wretched73
01-05-2010, 08:57 PM
get the 12 bolt and put in 4.10's, dont waste your time and money on your 10 bolt

spina74
01-05-2010, 09:29 PM
The thing is I don't want to buy the 12 bolt with the 4.10's then not like having them, then have to buy a set of 3.73's and have them installed.

wretched73
01-05-2010, 09:50 PM
A. you're only gonna be cruising and driving on the weekends

B. what's the difference if you have to change them in your 10 bolt or 12 bolt?

Tru2Chevy
01-05-2010, 09:55 PM
since you have a 6 speed, and it's not a DD, I would definitely skip any mods to the 10 bolt and just buy the 4.10s in the 12 bolt.

- Justin

S.J.SLEEPER
01-05-2010, 10:21 PM
6speed 4:10's in the 10 or 12bolt. you won't be disappointed.
auto 3:73's

if you plan to use alot of spray or turbo the car, then you might want to stay with 3:73's so you don't have to run a taller tire on the street for dd drivin.

Pampered-Z
01-06-2010, 02:05 PM
If the gears are cheap and you can get them installed cheap then I say try the 4:10s. What do you really have to loose? if you don't like them then you know to go 3:73s when you order the 12 bolt. What if you wait and after getting the 12bolt/4:10s you don't like them? Allot more money to buy a new gear set.

I've had both 4:10 and 3:73s in my car. I personally like the 3:73s better. ( remember I have a 93, so steeper gears). I run the Nitto DRs and the 4:10 made 1st and 2nd gear completely worthless. The 3:73s weren't as bad until I put the blower motor in. 1st is still worthless, 2nd gear is when the boost comes on! the car would be a total mess with 4:10 gears and my power level.

alamantia
01-06-2010, 05:20 PM
3.90's

BarneyMobile
01-06-2010, 10:11 PM
3.89's in my moser 9inch8-)

MonmouthCtyAntz
01-07-2010, 09:19 AM
Id keep your 342's if you plan on changing your rear.

bobbyn362
01-08-2010, 09:36 AM
3.90's

do you run 3.90's?