Just rebuilt the T5 so I really hate to go back inside...a .86 OD would only give me 325 more RPMs..up to 1995...the 255/70/15" tires are new and I like the more stock stance. I was hoping 1700 rpm would cut the mustard but I think it's going to take 2000 to make her feel "right" in OD @ 65mph.
Guess I might as well bite the bullet and scout up a 3.42....should have looked at the less exotic V6 RS diffs....cleaning off the Camaro mount hardware isn't that big a deal and maybe the extra grunt will teach me to "assume" nothing.
Thanks for your responses folks.