I will add my .02c. Had a 3.5 installed when my engine was rebuilt,
and the transmission was out. I have gone through three
thrasmissions and had the gears for the 3.5 removed after the third
tranny. I now have the standard trans, plus the cinnibar 3.42. I
would check with your mechanic and/or Bob Lamy or Darrell Winterfelt.
They both like this combination.
>In a message dated 6/11/00 12:55:10 PM Central Daylight Time, warner
>writes:
>
> tranny puts a lot more wear on the tranny. The best was to go is with the
> 3.42 final and remove the 3.50 gears. >>
>
>Tom, I have considered that and have not ruled it out. I guess I could call
>Danny Dunn and ask him "how much" for the 3.50 removal, of course I have to
>drive 6 hours to Memphis. Or I could have my shop remove the 3.50 and replace
>with standard sprockets which I would have to buy. I am unaware of that cost.
>In man hours, how many more hours, in addition to the removal of the final
>drive, would it take to gain access to the sprockets???? Any one know??? I
>have tried to visualize the "physics" of the flow of energy from engine to
>wheels, and can believe that what the tranny "sees" at the final drive rules
>over what the tranny "feels" coming into it's backside. However, in the long
>run, I really wonder if other issues add more to tranny wear. I really don't
>know. It seems that there are a lot of 3.50's out there. I had the choice to
>stay standard gearing when Dunn built my tranny, but I opted for the super
>low gearing. While not into worm can opening, I welcome all opinions and
>other facts.
>
>Larry Nelson
>Springfield, MO
>GMC 1975 Palm Beach
>WB0JOT
and the transmission was out. I have gone through three
thrasmissions and had the gears for the 3.5 removed after the third
tranny. I now have the standard trans, plus the cinnibar 3.42. I
would check with your mechanic and/or Bob Lamy or Darrell Winterfelt.
They both like this combination.
>In a message dated 6/11/00 12:55:10 PM Central Daylight Time, warner
>writes:
>
> tranny puts a lot more wear on the tranny. The best was to go is with the
> 3.42 final and remove the 3.50 gears. >>
>
>Tom, I have considered that and have not ruled it out. I guess I could call
>Danny Dunn and ask him "how much" for the 3.50 removal, of course I have to
>drive 6 hours to Memphis. Or I could have my shop remove the 3.50 and replace
>with standard sprockets which I would have to buy. I am unaware of that cost.
>In man hours, how many more hours, in addition to the removal of the final
>drive, would it take to gain access to the sprockets???? Any one know??? I
>have tried to visualize the "physics" of the flow of energy from engine to
>wheels, and can believe that what the tranny "sees" at the final drive rules
>over what the tranny "feels" coming into it's backside. However, in the long
>run, I really wonder if other issues add more to tranny wear. I really don't
>know. It seems that there are a lot of 3.50's out there. I had the choice to
>stay standard gearing when Dunn built my tranny, but I opted for the super
>low gearing. While not into worm can opening, I welcome all opinions and
>other facts.
>
>Larry Nelson
>Springfield, MO
>GMC 1975 Palm Beach
>WB0JOT
