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Mar 2, 2005 | 12:05 AM

PDRR

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Which Mod Should I Do?

I currently have a Vortex Intake with a 2.73 gear and I'm debating about my next mod either a 3.73 Rear end or Headers package.

what do you think

Thanks

Ray

Mar 2, 2005 | 12:13 AM

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Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Just my .02

Mar 2, 2005 | 12:25 AM

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Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Just my .02

You'll really feel the difference going from 2.73's to 3.73's.

Mar 2, 2005 | 12:39 AM

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Thats what i'm leaning towards... what companies are good to buy from?

Mar 2, 2005 | 03:42 AM

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Thats what i'm leaning towards... what companies are good to buy from?

DTE DynoTech Engineering. They cryo treat the gear sets prior to assembly.

Mar 2, 2005 | 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tblair7500

Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Just my .02

No doubt, I will gear it, before I do any thing inside.

Mar 2, 2005 | 06:07 AM

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I agree, get the gears next. You'll definitely like the feel of them on the car. Then you can move on to headers.

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:08 AM

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Do the gears first, and while everything back there is apart I would also install a good hi stall T/C (Yank SS3200 or SS3600). A T/C and gears will give you a BIG performance boost.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 07:17 AM

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Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Just my .02

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:28 AM

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Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Mar 2, 2005 | 01:12 PM

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What is everyone’s opinion about a T/C? I was told for street use I shouldn't get a TC. I head its only worth doing it just for the track.

What’s your opinion?

Mar 2, 2005 | 01:37 PM

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You didn't mention if you had replaced your exhaust yet.if you have not replaced it than that is where I would go

If you have replaced it than I would go with gears before messing with the headers

Mar 2, 2005 | 02:40 PM

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Whats it cost to change the gears (Incl labor) in the midwest?

Mar 2, 2005 | 10:38 PM

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DTE DynoTech Engineering. They cryo treat the gear sets prior to assembly.

no they don't

Mar 2, 2005 | 10:39 PM

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Gears.....

Mar 2, 2005 | 11:06 PM

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HP performance is goinig to charge me 400 for install and 400 for an LS1 Edit for a total of $800.00

(I still have the stock exhaust system)

Mar 2, 2005 | 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tblair7500

Gears first, headers/exhaust second.

Just my .02

Yup

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Mar 3, 2005 | 06:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PDRR

I currently have a Vortex Intake with a 2.73 gear and I'm debating about my next mod either a 3.73 Rear end or Headers package.

what do you think

Thanks

Ray

im thinking exhaust first? im also ready for my first mod thats where im leaning

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