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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Ok. I hate to do this but I am clueless on what to do next. I have a C&L CAI with breenspeed tune, SLP LM axelbacks. I was thinking about adding something else performance wise but im not sure what I want next. I am trying to decide between something like LT headers Maybe cams or Anything else I can get for under 900 bucks that will add considerable HP gains. Maybe even some suspension.
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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You should have 3.31 gears if you have an 05 GT if I'm not mistaken. Have you considered 3.55 or 3.73 or even a little more extreme, like my 08 GT/CS, 4.10 gears. Alot of punch for your money.
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Gears is what I would suggest...I am in the same boat. I got axel back and just got the CAI/Tune...next up FRPP 4.10s this summer...
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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gears, prolly 4.10s if u dont go on the highway alot, and if u do then 3.73s. then headers, then cams
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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from what I hear about 4.10's, the punch they give you, i think it's worth it even if you drive highway a lot lol. I'm on the fence about those too as I have 3.55's right now. I'd do cams and LT's at the same time if possible.
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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I never even thought about gears hmmm..... thanks for the suggestions
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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I never even thought about gears hmmm..... thanks for the suggestions
yeah research shops in your area that have experience installing gears. Its the one mod that I will happily pay someone to do, especially to avoid any whining of the gears.
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 09cs
from what I hear about 4.10's, the punch they give you, i think it's worth it even if you drive highway a lot lol. I'm on the fence about those too as I have 3.55's right now. I'd do cams and LT's at the same time if possible.
What kind of revs do you get at highway speeds with your 3.55s? I'm considering going with either 3.55s or 3.73s paired with a TCI Streetfighter. I ran 4.10s in a 68 Chevelle with a 3spd transmission the acceleration was unbelievable! But you sacrifice some highway driving for it.....
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Thinking of gears myself. Will gears also improve acceleration between 3th,4th and 5th gear, or just for take off?
Thanks
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Reaper05
What kind of revs do you get at highway speeds with your 3.55s? I'm considering going with either 3.55s or 3.73s paired with a TCI Streetfighter. I ran 4.10s in a 68 Chevelle with a 3spd transmission the acceleration was unbelievable! But you sacrifice some highway driving for it.....
Mine came with the 3.55's. But at 70 I'm at 2k (+/-) or so.



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