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New gears but 3.55 or 3.73??

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Old 03-17-2007, 07:24 PM
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i dunno maybe its just me but isnt that...whats the word im looking for, dumb? I realize its your car etc, but when you run it into the back of another car, its not just your car your effecting. Going 140 on public roads is as dumb as putting a loaded gun in the hands of a person that has nervous finger twitches, its just an accident waiting to happen.
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Old 03-17-2007, 07:29 PM
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+1, I'm unhappy with my 3.55's
sure they're a big improvement, but i think I'm going with 3.90's soon
and sell my 3.55's

I run dead on 2,500 rpm at 75mph with 3.55's
I have 3.55's also, good accel, it could be better tho
Rbarn- what size tires are you runnin, my speedo dont work, and i run 2500 rpms on the highway to work, i have 245/50/16's just wondering
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Old 03-17-2007, 07:39 PM
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lx you reminded me something. Does anyone here know how much it would cost to get a speedo recalorbrated. I know mines off probably around 10mph or so. Also where could i get it done at?
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Old 03-17-2007, 07:43 PM
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I have 3.55's also, good accel, it could be better tho
Rbarn- what size tires are you runnin, my speedo dont work, and i run 2500 rpms on the highway to work, i have 245/50/16's just wondering
Stock size tires and wheels. I do have TKO 600 which has a slightly different 5th gear ratio though i think
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Old 03-17-2007, 08:31 PM
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Default RE: New gears but 3.55 or 3.73??

I really like my 3.55 gears, i think they are a perfect combination and my car isnt a daily driver, but then again i can tend to be on the conservative side.
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Old 03-17-2007, 09:21 PM
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i dunno maybe its just me but isnt that...whats the word im looking for, dumb? I realize its your car etc, but when you run it into the back of another car, its not just your car your effecting. Going 140 on public roads is as dumb as putting a loaded gun in the hands of a person that has nervous finger twitches, its just an accident waiting to happen.

im guessing your assume im a dumbass... lucky im not... i live out in the country... long straight roads and u can see for miles ahead and behind u... i never but ne1 else at risk... i wait for it 2 be all clear... which is always is... then go.... u have to understand these are roads that only get drove on during rush hour... as in to and from work... and thats only a few ppl.... i also make sure everything is in check when i go out... u know check fuilds, make sure wheels are on tight... check nething i may have been working on recently to make sure its all good to go... and i let it warm up b4 i get on it.... if their was a track closer than an hour away i woudl go there... but there isnt cuz i live out in the middle of no were lol... trust me i keep it safe
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Old 03-17-2007, 09:26 PM
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hey i deffinately understand what your saying now buddy. I really do live out in the middle of nowhere lol. I just read that you like to go 140 on the highway and i being born and raised in cali, know that there are idiots out there who do that. But no, im lucky if i see a single car when im out on my country roads from like 11pm to 5am lol.
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Old 03-17-2007, 11:51 PM
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daily driver = no mods

buy a 2 banger to comute and put all your dough in the GT
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Old 03-17-2007, 11:57 PM
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I like driving fast too.

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yea i plan on a blower later on... and i also plan on 3.55... i like my top end tho and i dont wanna lose it thats why im stickign with the 3.55.... i like flying down the highway goin 130-140
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Old 03-19-2007, 11:01 AM
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The parts that I have listed in the first post. Are those the parts that I would need to have a shop do my install? Are there any more parts I would HAVEto buy?
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