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Old 01-07-2012, 08:50 PM
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Default Stock 3.27s in built rear?

Hey guys tryin to get my plan together for when i beef up the drivtrain to allow for more boost.

Do you think that stock 3.27s will hold up in a built rear end w/ 31 splines? Or should i get an aftermarket set of gears (3.27s or 3.55s). Just asking because i have my stockers in my garage and if i could save from buying a set that would just be more $$ in my pocket!
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Old 01-07-2012, 09:25 PM
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So you think aftermarket 3.27s are stronger than the factory 3.27s?
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:47 AM
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I didn't know if they were made with different materials or not...lol figured id ask.

And my stockers have about 90k on em so i didn't know if that would have an effect on the life of them in a built rear w/ 600 hp runnin through em.

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You'll be fine
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:10 PM
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Your sig says you plan on turbo-ing it later, I would definitely go with a set of 3.55s
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youll be fine dont sweat it
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Old 01-08-2012, 03:21 PM
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Ok and how much different would the 3.27s perform then the 3.55s on the street?
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Old 01-08-2012, 04:29 PM
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I cant answer ur question dirwectly about difference between 3.27 to 3.55s but i when from 410s to 355s with no regrets.
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negligible difference, especially with the snail
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Originally Posted by sn95_331_GT_ yellow
negligible difference, especially with the snail
I think with a turbo there might be a bigger difference than you think. Turbos love load and 3.27s would load the turbo more. If one could tell a difference N/A between 3.27 and 3.55 I would think the difference would be even more noticeable with a turbo.
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