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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I still like 4.10's with FI. But that's just me.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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I still like 4.10's with FI. But that's just me.
yeah but how is that out of the hole on street tires?

personally i would say, gears and a lightweight driveshaft to start you off, 4.10's or 3.73's its your choice. that should make the car more responsive, if its a manual get a lightweight flywheel as well. Fidanza makes a 12lb dual mass one thats what i have, seeing as you have an 01 im hoping you have a Romeo engine which is a 6bolt flywheel, a Windsor will have an 8.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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I still like 4.10's with FI. But that's just me.
yeah but how is that out of the hole on street tires?

personally i would say, gears and a lightweight driveshaft to start you off, 4.10's or 3.73's its your choice. that should make the car more responsive, if its a manual get a lightweight flywheel as well. Fidanza makes a 12lb dual mass one thats what i have, seeing as you have an 01 im hoping you have a Romeo engine which is a 6bolt flywheel, a Windsor will have an 8.
What are street tires???? LOL. ET Streets FTW
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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Bolt ons don't do much for the 2v's. Rather than spend money over time, just save up for nitrous or supercharging. The first thing I recommend is an aftermarket catback. Even if you are stock, you have to be heard.

To start though, you could go for some gears (3.73 if you plan on FI and 4.10 if you plan on NA), a short throw (MGW seems to be the most popular and exhaust.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Bolt ons don't do much for the 2v's. Rather than spend money over time, just save up for nitrous or supercharging. The first thing I recommend is an aftermarket catback. Even if you are stock, you have to be heard.

To start though, you could go for some gears (3.73 if you plan on FI and 4.10 if you plan on NA), a short throw (MGW seems to be the most popular and exhaust.
4.10s aint recomended for F/I?

you want traction dont you?
traction is only as good as the set of tire's you throw on the rear............. when you start to be a cheap *** is when you find yourself spinning in 2nd like you were on ice

i plan on running 4.30's with a 125 shot
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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Bolt ons don't do much for the 2v's. Rather than spend money over time, just save up for nitrous or supercharging. The first thing I recommend is an aftermarket catback. Even if you are stock, you have to be heard.

To start though, you could go for some gears (3.73 if you plan on FI and 4.10 if you plan on NA), a short throw (MGW seems to be the most popular and exhaust.
4.10s aint recomended for F/I?

you want traction dont you?
traction is only as good as the set of tire's you throw on the rear............. when you start to be a cheap *** is when you find yourself spinning in 2nd like you were on ice

i plan on running 4.30's with a 125 shot
It isn't always about tires though. Suspension set up has a lot to do with it. Control arms, springs, shocks/struts etc can give you a lot more traction even on street tires.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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If I go with the 4.10s what can I expect from this? Sry...like I said Im new to all this. Just wondering what differences Ill get from the Stock 3.73s...Will it be that noticeable? I've also had some people recommend 4.30s. Any suggestions?
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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The car will pull harder. The stock gearing is 3.27.
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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If I go with the 4.10s what can I expect from this? Sry...like I said Im new to all this. Just wondering what differences Ill get from the Stock 3.73s...Will it be that noticeable? I've also had some people recommend 4.30s. Any suggestions?
without spending more money on some really good tires and probably some suspension upgrades, you'll have a difficult time getting any traction in first gear with 4.10's. you upgrade one thing, you have to upgrade something else. it's sometimes a snowball effect. throw on 4.10's with your stock tires and suspension and I'd be willing to bet you couldn't keep up with a stocker with 3.27's because you'll be spinning your tires the whole time.
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Sry...

what kind of suspension upgrades would be best...



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