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Old 02-14-2007, 01:19 AM
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yeah you can reach 400hp all with a stock bottom end too.....
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:20 AM
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btw the stock block will hold about 500hp but they will hold more...but for hold long...maybe a couple years...maby 2 weeks...
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:20 AM
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^^thanks....yea the $2000 is just what I have to start off with after its all said and done I expect to have spent well over $7000 since I want the car to look as good as it drives.
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:22 AM
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is it a stick or auto?
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:22 AM
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as for the gears....auto=4.10's 5 speed=3.73's
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:24 AM
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its a 5 speed
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:25 AM
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3.73's...some still say 4.10's though.....i love my 3.73's
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:26 AM
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Yea Ive had a few guys say stay 3.73 but a few say to switch to 4.10..........i guess its preference?
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:27 AM
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if its the stock tranny idk how long it will hold up...all depends on how hard you run it
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Old 02-14-2007, 01:27 AM
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yeap...if she is a daily driver...definatly 3.73's.....
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