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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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It is impressive. I had a JLT plus the BAMA tune. Add 4.10's in there and you'll really freak out
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Dohhhh! Forgot to mention gears...

After my CAI & tune, my stock 235/50/18 (?) tires wouldn't cut it. I went with wider wheels and 275/40/18's stickier tires. That did the trick... for now.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06
It is impressive. I had a JLT plus the BAMA tune. Add 4.10's in there and you'll really freak out
Not sure about 4.10s, but gears are definitely on the list. I want to be able to cruise at highway speeds comfortably. Thoughts?
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Go with 3.73 gears if your looking for Hwy driving but want to get some kick. My 3.73's will be going in next month.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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That's kinda the way I was leaning. Got to be better than the stock 3.31s
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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I have 4.10 gears installed. With a 28.5" tall wheel in the back (Nitto 295/45/R18) the final ratio is 3.90. At 75mph I am at just barely 2500rpm.

Perfectly reasonable IMO.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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nice man glad your enjoy it
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Same expression blurted out of my mouth when I first stepped on the gas after the CAI/tune install.

Mine was a bit more expletive though...
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Anyone try 3.90's on the new S197s ? Seems like great gearing, more than 3.73s but not so much as 4.10s.

I don't see as much a gain but running a CAI and a 93 tune has made the difference between night and day on my 05 V6 Vert.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06
Add 4.10's in there and you'll really freak out
+1

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