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Old 02-25-2009, 10:19 AM
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gman73
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Originally Posted by Bmr4life
1st gear will be useless.
I wouldn't think 1st gear would be useless with 28.68" tires and 4.30 gears. That would be about the equivalent of running 4.10s with 27.2" tires.
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Old 02-25-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gman73
I wouldn't think 1st gear would be useless with 28.68" tires and 4.30 gears. That would be about the equivalent of running 4.10s with 27.2" tires.
Thats what i was thinking.
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Old 02-26-2009, 05:13 PM
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^^ I think you should leave the gears alone and spend your money on something else that will increase your power. Maybe some headers or cams
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Old 02-26-2009, 06:09 PM
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i have 285/40-18 nitto's with 4.10. the believe the tires are 26.8" tall and it is perfect to me. JMO!!!!
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