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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Today on the freeway at 70 mph, my car was at about 2100-2200 rpms, i think i have 3:73's, is this true?
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Sounds more like stock 3.27s to me.
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Sounds right
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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If you're close to 2100 rpms u are still on stock gears. With 3.73s at 70 mph you should be close to 2300rpms.
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Best way to know for sure is... Jack up car, spin tire 1 revolution, count how many times the drive shaft turns. If you have 3.73`s it will turn 3 3/4 turns.
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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i'm just at 2000RPM with 3.73s in my 04GT. so i'd say that's about right.
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