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Old 06-26-2008, 11:29 PM   #1
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Default What gears should i get?

I have a 89 lx with the stock transmission but i have a diffrent clutch. not sure which one specificly. all i know is that when i dump the clutch it pulls waybetter than the stock one. oh and ialso have the upgraded clutch cable. Any good suggestions. and which brand?
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:33 PM   #2
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Ford Racing 3:73's
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:34 PM   #3
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3:55's or 3:73's , pref 3:55's if your on the highway alot.
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:41 PM   #4
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thanx alot guys!
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Old 06-27-2008, 07:58 AM   #5
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3.73's
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Old 06-27-2008, 03:23 PM   #6
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5 speed car with routine hiway driving. 3.55
5 speed car with no routine hiway driving. 3.73
All AOD cars no matter what the driving. 3.73
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Old 06-27-2008, 06:36 PM   #7
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go 4.30's!!!!!!!! i have them and my car pulls like no other . Gear changes come a little quick but eh whatch gona do
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Old 06-28-2008, 09:14 PM   #8
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3.73s ftw
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