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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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So i have an automatic and im getting gears. This car is my daily driver and im not sure which to get some please help me
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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i say 3.73s
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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3.90 or 4.10

i did 3.73's in my car (also a DD) and was dissapointed. not untill i got the sc was i finally happy with my gear choice
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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If you have an automatic you already have 3.53's I think or close to it. If you just got to 3.73's you will probaly be dissapointed with the upgrade and not feel much bang. If you plan on staying with an automatic go with 3.90. Its a great gear between the 2 you mentioned and the one I plan on going with.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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If you have an automatic you already have 3.53's I think or close to it.

my aod had 2.73's.......and your thinking of 3.55's
as far as i know, 3.27 is the lowest gear they came with stock
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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yeah i have 2.73s and they suck so if i get 3.73s or 4.10s it would be nice
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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4.10's for auto 3.73's for manual. You'll want the extra bang since is AOD. That way u can keep up with the manuals.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Go with 4.10s, you won't be disappointed.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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dont kid yourself, I have an auto w/ 3.73's and a shift kit, its going to take a lot more to keep up manuals then gears brotha
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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4.10's will help w/ that stock tranny. You won't be as happy w/ anything less. A new tq converter and a shift kit will help you a LOT.



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