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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:22 AM
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hi a have a 93 lx with stock gears, whatever those ar i think 3.73, what kind of gears would be best for this daily driver, how will this do on the highway, any help would be great , thanks a lot.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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anything over 3.73 is to much, i wouldnt go with nothing else, and an lx came stock with like 3.55 or 3.33 or something like that, if you have 3.73, that means there not stock... im pretty sure anyways... 4.11's would be the next step, and with the stock 5 spd tranny it would be to low geard for the hwy
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:54 AM
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stock came with 2.73's or 3.03's? 3.08's either 3.55's or 3.73's are good for highway and street applications
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:59 AM
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yea with a stick go for the 355s for racing go with 373s
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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the tranny is an aod and i know that the gears are stock,the whole car is stock, i am only 14 but am planning to start modifieng the car next spring, cant wait!!!!! i am learning more every time i come to this site thanks.bye the way for street driving would these gears help my gas mileage, thanks again.
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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you would do as good to add a 2500 stall and a good shift kit and trans-cooler..then put in a 4;10 with a alum driveshaft.drag radial you should knock out .5-7 sec
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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I have 3.73's in my 89 behind a C4 its not exactly the greatest for highway driving because at 65 in turning 3,000 rpm.But from a stop or any speed really it will burry you in the seat its a lot of fun <IMG src=smileys/smiley16.gif border="0">
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bobby
hi a have a 93 lx with stock gears, whatever those ar i think 3.73, what kind of gears would be best for this daily driver, how will this do on the highway, any help would be great , thanks a lot.
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trust me i have 3.73 with 5 speed 83 gt. live in baton rouge la. drove to west coast and back with no proplem whatsoever.also went to key west fla. with mild302 and averaged 26mpg.cruising over 85 not a problem.with 26in. tall tires</P>
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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Why is everyone saying 4.10 are too much. Top gear is overdrive, if you go with 3.73 you'll be dissapointed, get the 4.11's. I used to run 4.56's on my Olds with a t-400 tranny, no over drive there.
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Originally Posted by DW-03GT
Why is everyone saying 4.10 are too much. Top gear is overdrive, if you go with 3.73 you'll be dissapointed, get the 4.11's. I used to run 4.56's on my Olds with a t-400 tranny, no over drive there.
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i no 4.10 are to much because thats what i have in my 99 cobra at 3000rpm@80mph. 4000rpm@110mph. 5000rpm@138mph. with o/drive t-45 trans.with 275/35/zr18 tires iam swaping to 3.73 real soon. 4.10 are a ok if you dont drive out of town.and liketire spin and i real short first gear. 3.73 are best.</P>



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