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Old 01-29-2008, 05:20 PM
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i have 410s in my 01 and i would never get anything less. its a 5speed and it works just fine.
for my 85 im getting 430s put in. this isnt going to be a daily driver, but it will be a hell of a lot of fun!
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:23 PM
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4.10s here and still get around 22MPG on the highway, its not a daily driver to me, but wouldnt be a bad one at all
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:26 PM
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4.10s here and still get around 22MPG on the highway, its not a daily driver to me, but wouldnt be a bad one at all

What rpm are you crusin at? Im doin 80 at 2800.
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:32 PM
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Im sorry Rajun_Cajun, Just got out of 6 hours of class after getting 4 hours of sleep and im not a very happy person at the moment. and its not the 4.30's that really bother me its the upr drag suspension with 90/10's up front and 50/50's in the back, combined with the transgo shift kit the make it jerk like a manual
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:33 PM
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4.10s here and still get around 22MPG on the highway, its not a daily driver to me, but wouldnt be a bad one at all

What rpm are you crusin at? Im doin 80 at 2800.
Well i like to do the speed limit, so 70 is max for me, but it is around 25-2600
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:39 PM
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Im sorry Rajun_Cajun, Just got out of 6 hours of class after getting 4 hours of sleep and im not a very happy person at the moment. and its not the 4.30's that really bother me its the upr drag suspension with 90/10's up front and 50/50's in the back, combined with the transgo shift kit the make it jerk like a manua
No sweat. 90/10's can be a PITA on the street. Feels like your driving a boat huh? Maybe its time to invest in some adjustables....
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:40 PM
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ha totaly would but i just put them in on january 5th and the cost like 240 SO i think ill just suffer through it
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:41 PM
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BTW, 80 is the new 65mph in Cali. These peole are nuts out here. Its like they add 15mph to all of the speed limits. The highways in Louisiana are all like 55-60mph.
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:53 PM
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Some people out here do drive fast. I go right at 65, keeps me at 2,500rpm and I can get about 20-22mpg. Most people around here go like 70-75, and I-5 is like 80mph at least. You drive 70 and you might get passed by semis.
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Old 01-29-2008, 06:00 PM
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So, we've talked gears... The majority of you are in favor of just going with 4.10 instead of 3.73, especially if it's a weekend car.....

I enjoy those windy back roads with those hairpin turns going about 40mph with no worries....

NOW, what about LABOR fellas????
Do it yourself vs. Paying someone to do it????
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