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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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Default Best performance gear for L98?
I know this has been asked before but i would like some input on this. I'm going to dump my 2.59's in my 86. what gear works best with a mildly modded L98?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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3:07 :yesnod:
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With a relatively stock TPI stick with the 3.07s. Nothing more until you're making power in the 6000 and up range.
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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Thanks for the input. 307's it is
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Thanks for the input. 307's it is
11.0 Superram cars run a 3.07 gear.

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