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Old 10-29-2006, 10:51 PM
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I have a 1990 gt AUTO and was wondering what gears to go with 373"s or 410"s it has a **** kit and aftermarket torque converter?? Also what is the stock gearing??
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Old 10-29-2006, 10:55 PM
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stock is 2.73 i believe, atleast thats what my 88 manual is. and as for gears, most way w. an auto to go w. 4.10s...theyll deffinaltly liven the car up, but so will 3.73s, just not as much... is it a dd? how much highway does it see? track alot? w. out knowing all that i vote 4.10s...but if you drive alot on the highway maybe 3.73s will be better.
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4.10's!!
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i would guess stock is maybe 3.42s? if its not your daily driver id rock some 4.10s, also what size tire are you running?
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Old 10-29-2006, 10:59 PM
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stock auto's were 3.08's to stay on par with manuals.....i have pulled some that had 3.27's


on a auto 4.10's ..
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Old 10-29-2006, 11:04 PM
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o ok, i assumed autos were the same rear gears, if thats the case, **** what i said, 4.10s FTW!!!!
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Old 10-29-2006, 11:07 PM
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just don't go 3.55's...a total waste of time
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Old 10-29-2006, 11:09 PM
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4.10's no doubt
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Old 10-29-2006, 11:14 PM
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im runnin 255"s on 17" cobra R's its dropped 2in.. but from the way it sounds 410's are gonna do it i dont think its ever seen the highway that for my truck ..
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i run 3.73's on the highway and i still get 18 mpg...i'm far from stock also
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