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just added new 3;73 gears to my bonneville

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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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not sure what cam or convertor to go with ,,,, was thinking 2500 to 2800 stall and a cam that puts my power band from 2000 to 6500 sound ok ?

I HAVE A 1980 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WITH A 350 OUT OF A 1968 LEMANS, IT IS 10 OVER WITH A EDELBROCK CARB AND INTAKE. IT ALSO HAS HEADMEN COMP SERIES HEADERS, THE TRANSMISSION IS A TURBO 350 WITH A MANUAL VALVE BODY AND A STREET STRIP SHIFT KIT. IT IS A STOCK REAR END HOUSING THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETLY REBUILT FROM DRUM TO DRUM AND TO BOOT A SET OF RICHMOND 373 GEARS. 90 % OF THE CAR HAS BEEN REDONE, MOTOR, TRANS, REAR END, BRAKES, LINES,FUEL CELL, ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING. PLUS RIMS AND TIRES 235-60-15'*.



MY NEXT PLANS ARE TO PUT IN BUCKET SEATS AND A FLOOR SHIFTER AND FINALLY A PAINT JOB.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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sounds good
hows the torque? with the new gears?
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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What year/engine?
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Well done on the gearing mod, look forward to some fun at the track
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