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Old 02-13-2006, 06:37 PM
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Well im looking into gears and i was curious if anyone can tell me the disadvantages and advantages of these 2 different gears,Right now im leaning towards the 3.55's
Any input will be apperciated..Thanks
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:42 PM
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Default RE: 3.55 OR 3.73

everyone on this site will tell you 4.10s, except me. I love my 3.55s and am glad I did not go with 3.73s personally. The RPMs on the highway are higher than I anticipated with the 55s so I'm glad i didnt go any lower. I wanted a good all around car and I think the 55s are perfect. If u want a lil more strip and a lil less street go with 3.73s. Gas mileage will be a minimal difference on the highway either way, and the around town mileage is likely to increase.

BTW ur car is F-ing hot
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:43 PM
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i would go with at least 3:73's you will be happy that you did. with the 3:73's you can still take it on the highway withot bringing the revs up too much
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:43 PM
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i have had both i liked the 3.73 better
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:53 PM
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If you want a lot of opinions and info, do a search. there have been several similar questions just in the past week.
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:58 PM
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what is the OD ratio on the foxes? i know the sn95s have a .68 so they do 4.10s but i think the foxes are somewhere around .7something,
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Old 02-13-2006, 07:01 PM
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I went from 3.55 to 3.73's. There wasn't much noticable difference but I have another one I'm gettin ready to do and will put 3.73's in that one as well. It also depends on what you intend to do w/ the car. I think you'll be happy w/ either. Especially if your coming from the 2.73 or 3.08's it came with.
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Old 02-13-2006, 07:50 PM
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dude go 513s!!! you love them so much, youll accel so hard and fast its crazy. youll be in fifth and breaking loose






















































































gears depends on the setup of the car, notch runs 355s and is faster then alot of cars with steeper gears
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Old 02-13-2006, 07:54 PM
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i like my 3.73's, but 3.55 is the best all aroung gear IMO
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Old 02-13-2006, 09:55 PM
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i'm all about 4:10's..anything is better than stock..i'd say go 3:73 though..imo best all around gear, sorry marx...
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