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Old 03-11-2008, 09:47 PM
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Yes, Yes, Yes....Then try it with a Blower
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:47 PM
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I'm not great on the whole gearing thing, but would the 3.55's to 4.10's mean faster acceleration, but lower top speed?
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:53 PM
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Ya I was also wondering that. Don't gears just make it rev higher or something like that. I have the 3.55, but would like to get 4.10 if it will help my acceleration. does it hurt gas mileage too?
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:54 PM
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What kind of difference will 3:55's to 3:73's make? My tuner recommended 3:73's and I want to get a blower eventually too : /...
I went from 3.55's to 3.73's. The difference was noticeable. Was it worth it, just depends on what your willing to spend. With a blower I liked the 3.73's with a manual trans.

I switched from the 3.73's back to 3.55's after I dropped in my Cobra motor. It was just to much of a pain in first on the street for me.
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:57 PM
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Yes 4.10's will curtail your top speed to some extent (I never had 4.10s so I can't say how much).

Yes it will affect your gas mileage. If you drive 65 mph to work every day your revs will go up to make that speed from the revs you are at with 3.31's, hence you will burn more gas.
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:58 PM
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At the expense of top speed?..Yes, but think how often you accelerate then think how often you reach max speed, you will definetly use the quicker accelaration more often than reaching 130 or so MPH.
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:59 PM
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At the expense of top speed?..Yes, but think how often you accelerate then think how often you reach max speed, you will definetly use the quicker accelaration more often than reaching 130 or so MPH.
I can still hit 150 with the 4:10's, just takes longer to get there once you pass 120
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:08 PM
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yes gears make a huge diff. i loved my 3.90s. if your under 400rwhp i rec. 4.10s or 3.90s if your over i say keep 3.55 or get 3.73. im going to back to 3.55 when i get a little money
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:20 PM
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How much would 4.10's cost and whats the labor install price too?

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Old 03-11-2008, 10:22 PM
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I will tell u this friday when i get my******EDIT**** 4:10s installed

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