It depends on the year model Caprice you are talking about. The 94-96
model years ONLY had 3.08 and 3.23 available FROM THE FACTORY. They
could have a gear change in the PD shop, but that would require a
computer reprogram, and most PD shops would not do that for
reliability/warranty (yes, they are concerned with warranties) reasons.
In earlier 90's Caprices, it was possible to get them with a 3.42 ratio.
You had to go back several years to get 3.73's from the factory.
And yes, a 94-96 Caprice with no light bar, the LT1and 3.08 gears will do
142 (computer speed limited). With a light bar, it is a little less.
Dakota content? Our 98 R/T is nestled in the garage right next to our 95
Impala SS.
Gene Beaird
98 Flame Red CC R/T
95 DGGM Impala SS
NAISSO #555
Houston, Texas
>Coming from a law enforcement famiy, the Caprice will do 140 (verified)
>and the Crown Vic will do 120 (verified) I believe the Caprice has 3:73
>gears, while the Vic has 3:9 or lower to make up for the OHC moter
>off-line torque loss. Keep in mind that there are different versions of
>the Caprice. The one I'm talking about is the LT-1 version, which is
>what the CHP uses here. My dad (retired CHP Officer) says that the best
>cop car was the '69 Dodge Polara with a 440. Would do 160 he said. The
>Caprice is #2. Hates the Fords. Anything else??
>
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