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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I've been thinking about changing from the 2.73 to the 3.42. I'm wondering if its necessary to spend the extra money and get the hardner that you can get with it from thunder racing. I have a 98 coupe thats a little over stock with street tires. I don't do much racing at all but would like to have the extra kick when needed. I think I can get away with just the gear swap, what do you think?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wayne2seater
I've been thinking about changing from the 2.73 to the 3.42. I'm wondering if its necessary to spend the extra money and get the hardner that you can get with it from thunder racing. I have a 98 coupe thats a little over stock with street tires. I don't do much racing at all but would like to have the extra kick when needed. I think I can get away with just the gear swap, what do you think?
^^The reason for upgrading is if you have significantly increased power level of car or just beat the pi$$ out of it.

Given what you said I would think you don't need it.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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^^The reason for upgrading is if you have significantly increased power level of car or just beat the pi$$ out of it.

Given what you said I would think you don't need it.
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