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Offline 1976Scottsdale

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Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« on: March 29, 2008, 06:55:12 PM »
Okay, so I swapped out my 2.73 rear gears for a 3.73 set about an hour ago.  I still hit converter lockup at about 25mph.  Will this improve if I install a ratio adaptor?

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Re: Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2008, 08:35:09 PM »
sorry I cant answer your question but is your truck accellerating much better now? just wondering as Im probably going to change the 3.08's in my blazer to 3.73's
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Re: Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2008, 09:46:15 PM »
adjust your tv cable
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Re: Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2008, 10:13:51 PM »
I'd like to change out my 3:08 to a 3:73, or even a 4:10.  My lock up converter hits at 38mph...I want some more rpm's out of her.

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Re: Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2008, 10:19:11 PM »
i'd like to hear how she performs now too, as i'm wanting to change out my 2.73's...just don't know if i'm going to 3.73's or 4.10's...
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Re: Got my ring and pinion swapped, still locking up early
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2008, 12:40:44 AM »
That thing will flat out scoot.  She can't quite break the tires loose, but that is most likely timing since I can hear the engine ping when I stomp it.  I'll adjust the TV cable and see how the lockup goes.  But yes, there was a very noticable improvement... best of all, its not howling at me or anything.