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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Im thinking of upgrading from 410s to 430s. Is that to much for a daily driver.
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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me thinks its too much..
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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As long as you don't go over 55mph, your engine probably wouldn't scream too bad. If you really want them though, a six speed transmission ought to do the trick. So the answer for a daily driver is probably a no.
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Well, if you are OK w/ 4.10's than 4.30's isnt going to make that much of a difference. I know someone who has 4.56's in his DD...
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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I wouldnt do it, hell I think 4.10's are too much for a DD. Go to 3.73's
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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But what Im saying is, if you are totally fine w/ your 4.10's right now than 4.30's wont make that much of a difference. Your RPM's should raise about 200.
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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I forgot to tell you all it a auto trans.
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Even more reason!! Like I said before, if you could live w/ the extra 200rpm's than go for it.

(thats just a rule of thumb; it could be more could be less)
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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you guys ever do that thing where they have a color word written in a different color, and your mind gets confused as to what youre actually reading because you might be reading the word Orange but it's in green ink?


yeah blue gt, im talkin about you...
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Confused ....



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