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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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im new to ring and pinion gears and i know that 4.10's will give me more torq but will they give me better et's than 3.73's?
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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do you have an auto or a five speed? 3.73's are the max you'd want for a five speed thats driven daily (or anywhere for that matter) 4.10's are great for auto's but in my experience i hate them that high as they're only good for drag and the rpm's will be beyond annoying at 70 mph, 55 with 4.10's will be like 3.08's at 70 mph
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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its a t-5 and i dont plan on doin to much highway driving
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I went with 3.90s. I lost 2mpg on highway but gained 4 in city. And it pulls like the space shuttle now. I have a 5 speed
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Paladinmicro. google that. It will give you all the gear and tranny info you could ever need
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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thanx verry helpfull
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