Confused??????
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Burning Brakes
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Confused??????
As many posts as I have read and as much research I have done on which rear end to mate with my TTi x kit I am now totally confused. I found that the 3:42 gear ratio will cause me to loose power(currently have 2:73 on an auto) due to a lower top end. Dont care to much about top end, but how quick I get to top speed what ever that is. I want my car QUICK. Should I stay with 2:73 gear ratio or change to a 3:42?
Burning Brakes
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As many posts as I have read and as much research I have done on which rear end to mate with my TTi x kit I am now totally confused. I found that the 3:42 gear ratio will cause me to loose power(currently have 2:73 on an auto) due to a lower top end. Dont care to much about top end, but how quick I get to top speed what ever that is. I want my car QUICK. Should I stay with 2:73 gear ratio or change to a 3:42?
Now traction-that's another issue.
Le Mans Master
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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3:42s are the gear of choice for most boosted cars. Don't forget a tranny brace and at least a driver's side hardened output shaft while you're at it.
Safety Car
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Yeah the car will be alot quicker with 3.42. If you haven't already, consider a good performance stall converter it will make a huge difference. Stall and gears could drop 1 sec off your 1/4 mile. 
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As many posts as I have read and as much research I have done on which rear end to mate with my TTi x kit I am now totally confused. I found that the 3:42 gear ratio will cause me to loose power(currently have 2:73 on an auto) due to a lower top end. Dont care to much about top end, but how quick I get to top speed what ever that is. I want my car QUICK. Should I stay with 2:73 gear ratio or change to a 3:42?
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Yet another "While I'm in there I might as well..." 
Patches wrote a good writeup when he did these mods to his wife's car.
