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3.73s or not?

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Old 06-10-2010, 02:45 PM
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Hoss you hit it spot on w/ that one.
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Old 06-10-2010, 03:11 PM
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I am happy with 3:73 I think 4:10 are not for DD... at around 60mph I am at 2k RPM and if I drive for a long time at that speed/RPM my head start to hurt for so much exhaust noise. and I use a LOT more gas... compared to my stock geared 97GT
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Old 06-10-2010, 03:33 PM
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Driving like a jackass everywhere will give you bas gas mileage no matter what rear end gear you have. I had no problem getting 25mpg on the highway with 4.10s, and my city MPG went up because I could use 5th all the time.

Again, I dont see a valid argument to justify 3.73s over 4.10s, save for the trap speed argument.
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Old 06-10-2010, 03:34 PM
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Im at 2000rpm at 60 with 4.10's...
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Old 06-10-2010, 03:36 PM
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Why not split the difference and go with a 3.90 gear
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Old 06-10-2010, 03:41 PM
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well i thought about going with 3.90's but i prefer to use FRPP gears and they do not offer a 3.90 gear. FRPP has a reputaion of less gear whine and a better gear.
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Old 06-10-2010, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by H0SS302
Driving like a jackass everywhere will give you bas gas mileage no matter what rear end gear you have. I had no problem getting 25mpg on the highway with 4.10s, and my city MPG went up because I could use 5th all the time.

Again, I dont see a valid argument to justify 3.73s over 4.10s, save for the trap speed argument.
I am sorry sir but you are wrong I drive really calm.. not like a jackass....
lol
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Old 06-10-2010, 04:27 PM
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I did 4.10s but, went to 3.73s instead. If you have an automatic, the high rpms will make you feel like your stuck in third, like it needs to shift to a higher gear.
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Old 06-10-2010, 04:39 PM
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I believe Motive makes the gears for FRPP...I'd go with 3.90's...Motive makes them!
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Old 06-10-2010, 04:40 PM
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I like my 3.73's, My friend has a 02 GT with the same mods as me (practically none) but has 4.10's. His car is fun and the excel is great but I prefer my 3.73's for daily commute, Its all in preference really. OP try and drive cars with both gears then make your decision.
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