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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 07:07 PM
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What is the difference in top speed between a stock L98 with the 2.59s vs. the 3.07. I know the 2.59s should be faster, but by how much?
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 07:09 PM
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I know the 2.59s should be faster, but by how much?
Not necessarily. It takes more power to be able to turn gears like that faster.

I've seen 151 and let off with my 3.07s. Quoted top speed is 154 stock.
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 07:20 PM
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I've seen 151 and let off with my 3.07s.
How many rpms were you turning?
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 07:24 PM
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I wanna say 4100, but I honestly can't remember.

0.68:1 gear
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 10:59 PM
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I wanna say 4100, but I honestly can't remember.

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Damn close. Calculator says 4070 rpm. :)
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 11:05 PM
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Damn close. Calculator says 4070 rpm. :)
Hehe... yup, my digidash would of said "41" on it rounding up from 4070.
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