741 case 3.23 gear set

[straightlinespeed]

I was looking to buy a 3.23 gear set for my 741 case but the only sets offered are 3.55 and 3.73. Doing a google search I see that 741 cases did come with 3.23 gear sets. So Im curious, why are they not made anymore? Which probably cant be answered, but is it safe to buy a used gear set, if I can even find them?

 

[Snake]

I would think it would be safe, just look signs of problems 323 gear is very street friendly and on the highway.:burnout:

 

[straightlinespeed]

I would think it would be safe, just look signs of problems 323 gear is very street friendly and on the highway.:burnout:

That is exactly why I want them. I have 3.73 in the car now and the best I can get is 11mpg cruising around. I hate that I cant go much over 100miles with out being on the look out for a gas station. Makes for summer cruising in the remote country tough. I have a set of 2.94's or where they 2.76's sitting here but Im leary to install that set because of the stall of my converter.

 

[rumblefish360]

Look in the classified section for 3.23's for sale.

 

[YY1]

Dang! Just gave a set away with an axle housing.

I'd have swapped you for the 3.73 set.

I could have sworn I'd seen at least one of the three or four manufacturers offering them.

 

[straightlinespeed]

Dang! Just gave a set away with an axle housing.

I'd have swapped you for the 3.73 set.

I could have sworn I'd seen at least one of the three or four manufacturers offering them.

Damn! I would had bought yours actually. Im keeping the 3.73 set for the track. Going to have 2 different sets of center sections to run on my car.

 

[fishy68]

My guess why they don't sell them new is the aftermarket is geared more towards performance. While 3.23's work fine if your engine is torquey they aren't really a "racy" gear.

I've bought used gears before. Just gotta make sure their in good shape and a matched set. Try to find a set with the original shim and the setup will be easier.

You might try looking on E-bay. I've seen NOS gears pop up there every now and again. Just make sure you check out the sellers feedback before you buy.

 

[OldmanRick]

If you haven't already, post in the "wanted" section here. You may get a bite on a whole pumpkin ready to go? Although shipping cost's may be a issue with that?