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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Hey, just bought an 04 gt and I cannot decide on which gear ration I want to run, any suggestions?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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hey the search option is helpful, thousands of post. But 4:10's is what your going to hear, but it all depends on what your doing with the car.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Yeah you going all race or keep it as a DD street warrior?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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i just wanna try something, in the next couple of posts you are gonna be suggested at least 75-80% 4.10s. and the other 20-25% 3.90s or 3.73s.
next time just try the search button.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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this is just my opinion

if you do alot of drag/street racing 4.10 or higher

if its a daily and you just want some more get up 3.73 should do fine.

i have FRPP 3.73 in my room, i went with them because of the top of 4th is in the 120's. and im most likely doing supercharger in the future.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I have 4.10s for my DD and love them. I you do alot of street racing at high speeds I recommend 3.73s but 4th gear tops out at 108 vs 120 with 3.73s. No that I am condoning street racing. If you are going s/c then I would think 3.73s you will be running through the gears quickly.

When and if I go S/C and putting down over 400 rwhp I think I will switch to either 3.55s or 3.73s. n/a definitely 3.73 or higher...
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Gear ration? lol Yeah be sure and ration those gears!

3.90's, 4.10's, or 4.30's. Take ur pick. 3.73's and ur a p***y
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Basically, what I want is to keep it fairly streetable and I planned on keeping it all motor but eventually i would like to see it run a mid 11s to low 12s in the quarter.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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you won't get those quarter times with just gears.....but i have 4.30's on my DD, kinda rough on the highway but they are great, i wouldn't recommend 3.73's...a waste of time imo...either 4.10's or 4.30's ftw
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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4.10 or higher. 3.73 is a waste of time and money and why would you need to go to 120mph anyway, unless your racing a ricer from a ricer roll.



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