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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Default do gears make a big difference

i have a 08 gt with 3.55 and want to know if 4.10s or 4.30s make a big enough difference to upgrade now
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Yes.
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Thats a BIG YES!!!!! [sm=smiley20.gif] I went from 3:55s to 4:10s and what a difference; its like a awesome orgasm!!!! Lost some fuel mileage but I dont care!!!!
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Huge difference!!!
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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yea, huge difference, went from 3:55 to 4:10 and never looked back
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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4.10's would make a significant difference.

Not sure if your aware, since your new here, but be sure if you have gears done to get FRPP and make sure the part number doesn't end with a M.
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Incredible difference! Should be right in line behind CAI and tune, IMO.

Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Big 10-4 buddy. Went from a 3.31 to 4.30!!
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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yes, big difference. I went to 3.73's and haven't looked back
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:43 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 : /...



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