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3.08s to 3.73s how much of a gain?

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Old 06-04-2007, 03:26 PM
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Default 3.08s to 3.73s how much of a gain?
how much of a gain from308 to 373s willi see in hp and off eta at the track???thanks
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:32 PM
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Default RE: 3.08s to 3.73s how much of a gain?
Gears do NOT add ANY hp. They only improve acceleration. You will notice a difference in the seat tho. As for times, depends what youve done to the motor.
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:35 PM
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how much of a gain from308 to 373s willi see in hp and off eta at the track???thanks
[&:] none, but enough to be worth it, its one the best mods to start with
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Old 06-04-2007, 04:00 PM
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maybe a tenth in your et
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Old 06-04-2007, 04:24 PM
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i just put 3.73's in mine from the stock 2.73's. hell of a difference++++++++++++++
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:17 PM
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Default I had a bolt on 94 gt and picked up
3 tenths in the quarter by going from 2.73 to 3.55. 5 speed.
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:23 PM
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no hp what so ever just acceleration very good but those 3 08's on the highway i bet were fun not so much with 373 but still have somewhat just not like 3 08
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Old 06-04-2007, 09:21 PM
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I went from 3.08s to 3.55s and with Nitto drag radials i picked up 4 tenths with an okay launch, it had more in it though...
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Old 06-04-2007, 10:58 PM
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u will definetely feel the difference in the seat of ur pants.
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maybe a tenth in your et
Uh...no? Put that 351 IN your car so maybe you'll know what youre talking about.
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