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Old 02-07-2007, 01:09 AM
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i am looking to buy new gears, what is the best ratio for an AOD tranny.
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:18 AM
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doesnt really depend on tranny, do you want hard launches, or lower RPMs at higher speed
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:23 AM
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4.10
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:25 AM
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Sorry to hijack the tread. Im about to order gears tnight through summit. Will I also need fluids for the rear end?
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:48 AM
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i don't want to red line at 70, but i still want to feel the G's on take off. i thought i heard somewhere 4:10 was better for auto's
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Old 02-07-2007, 02:03 AM
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4:10's i guess, its up to you, sounds like you want either 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 (373s=better MPGS)
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Old 02-07-2007, 02:11 AM
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4.10s for auto
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Old 02-07-2007, 03:46 AM
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i kept up with my friends aod with 4:10's and he has more bolt ons then me, not really much of a dif in automatic
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Old 02-07-2007, 12:44 PM
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i have 3.73 in my aod and works pretty dang good. spins tires in first and 2nd like nothing. just need a new speedo gear.
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:02 PM
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don't fear the gear, go 4.10's. I have 3.73's and now I want 4.10's
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