Saginaw gear ratios

[KYMalibu]

Here is some info for the 78 Monte Carlo transmissions and what was available for that year, looks like v6 models got 3.5 first gear 3 and 4 speeds.

Nice, I don't see 4.4 motor . Like I say not sure if this

Here is some info for the 78 Monte Carlo transmissions and what was available for that year, looks like v6 models got 3.5 first gear 3 and 4 speeds.

 

[KYMalibu]

Nice, I don't see 4.4 motor . Like I say not sure if this

Holes were not tapped for shifter plate on the Monza/Vega if I remember correctly. Shifter mounted to the floor. I stand corrected , didn't realize they made a low gear 3.50 1st for G- body's but it makes sense for a V-6

 

[DoubleV]

I know Saginaws aren't very strong but I wonder if the steeper geared Saginaw available on the V6 is at least equal in durability to the more mildly geared one on the V8's?

 

[KYMalibu]

I know Saginaws aren't very strong but I wonder if the steeper geared Saginaw available on the V6 is at least equal in durability to the more mildly geared one on the V8's?

OK , let's just do this. Saginaw 4 SPD vs Muncie . Everything is going to be determined by how you are going to drive. Gear ratios ,slicks , Street tires etc.

 

[pagrunt]

I know Saginaws aren't very strong but I wonder if the steeper geared Saginaw available on the V6 is at least equal in durability to the more mildly geared one on the V8's?

They're not weak as alot of people think. They are all fairly durable since regardless being behind a 4 banger, either 6 cylinder, or V8 they use the same parts other than the specific gear set.

 

[KYMalibu]

OK , let's just do this. Saginaw 4 SPD vs Muncie . Everything is going to be determined by how you are going to drive. Gear ratios ,slicks , Street tires etc.

They're not weak as alot of people think. They are all fairly durable since regardless being behind a 4 banger, either 6 cylinder, or V8 they use the same parts other than the specific gear set.

Pagrunt ! Excatly bro , Ive seen them beat down the track for years !

 

[KYMalibu]

Pagrunt ! Excatly bro , Ive seen them beat down the track for years !

Just don't dump the clutch in reverse

 

[pagrunt]

All I ever used have been ones that backed 4 bangers. I had a '72 Monte that weighed over 4000 lbs according to the build sheet that had one back a built Chevy 307 & never an issue hammering on it.

 

[KYMalibu]

All I ever used have been ones that backed 4 bangers. I had a '72 Monte that weighed over 4000 lbs according to the build sheet that had one back a built Chevy 307 & never an issue hammering on it.

I got the 3.11 first gear in fact 2 of them just for a spare , lol. But the 3.73 rear end is a little much.

 

[pagrunt]

It had 3.73 & didn't need 1st in the snow