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Old 02-11-2010, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by speedingemt
Hey guys since my 2010 cant be ordered im going to order the 2011. I need to know what is the better package to go on my 5.0 gt if these will be avaliable on the 11's. Tell me which is better and the reason behind the decision. Should I go with the 3.73 rear axle package that also includes the dual piston calipers, performance front pads and electronic stability control or go with the 3.55 rear limited slip axle ratio. Really, what is the dif. between the two axles other than limited slip-dif.?
Just a heads up both options include a limited slip diff, 3.73 gears are slightly lower and will give better acceleration and a very slight decrease in highway mileage...
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Old 02-12-2010, 07:41 AM
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I have a 2010...and i love the 3.73's... =D

Plus better brakes on top of it? Seems like a no-brainer...
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Old 02-12-2010, 07:44 AM
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I had 3.55 in my '05 and it needed more torque, so I switched to 4.10's.

GET THE 3.73!
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Old 02-12-2010, 08:14 AM
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3.73 are ideal.. and better brakes are.. well.. better. The Brembo's are expensive when it comes to new pads.

Overall, maintenance on the "Track Pack" will be more expensive. The tires are summer only and run almost $300 per tire to replace, and, as I said, the Brembo's are also expensive to maintain.

Also, the 3.73s only come with a manual transmission and all of them have a limited slip (even the V6). If I had a choice, I'd get the Track Pack... but I can't... I have to get an auto.. so no 3.73s for me (at least, not from the factory).

I'd love to know how much people are paying with the preorders...
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