Re: [Chrysler300] Gear Change

["Richard Osborne" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the responses. I got all of my third members out to compare. 

I'm having a brain freeze. I know there were 2 different U-joints, and if I remember correctly, the differences were very big/large. As I measure the yokes on the units I have, I am coming up with a slightly larger (1/8" over length) yoke on the 742 casings than on the 489 casings. The diameter of the u-joint receptacle appears to be the same on both. Although I haven't been under the G yet, I think it has a 985 casing which I think is the same as what I have mentioned previously.

Does this sound close enough that I could swap without changing yokes? Are the differences in u-joints large enough that it would be hugely apparent?

I am looking at the 2.76 vs. 3:23 more for highway driveability vs. mileage. I may be in Western states where speeding isn't a capital crime as it is in Ohio. If I go with the 2:76's, I will change back to 3:23 upon return home.

Finally, does cast iron get heavier over the years? These things are nasty, I don't remember them being this heavy 20 years ago.

Richard 

>>> "Richard Osborne" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 06/14/08 10:16 PM >>>
Good evening,

Thanks to Murray Park, I know have a 3:23 sure grip to install in my G hardtop. But, I also just remembered that I have a 2:76 sure grip as well. 

I am looking at a long road trip this summer and am thinking about the 2:76 instead of the 3:23. Anyone with an F or G ever tried running these gears? I assume it will make the car an even bigger turd in town, but the highway might be nice. Any experience out there?

I'll skip over the 4:88's for this swap.

Thanks,

Richard Osborne


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