gear
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Fort leonardwood Missourri
what gearing you looking to go with?
I am trying to narrow down what gears were installed in a C5 i bought, and if what i found out is true (3.73) i am going to be looking to do a trade with someone for some 3.15's...as i put the car on the highway for most of the driving i do.
I am trying to narrow down what gears were installed in a C5 i bought, and if what i found out is true (3.73) i am going to be looking to do a trade with someone for some 3.15's...as i put the car on the highway for most of the driving i do.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Gainesville Georgia
I drove an auto with the 3.42's and I feel that they are perfect for all around driving and gas mileage. It was hard to get traction In 1st gear. I don't know If It's that way stock. I couldn't amagine what It would be like with 3.73 or 3.90's 
They would be great for drag racing thats for sure. My buddy has a 2800 stall with the 3.42's and It really hauls as* I must say I was very Impressed 
They would be great for drag racing thats for sure. My buddy has a 2800 stall with the 3.42's and It really hauls as* I must say I was very Impressed
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Dardenne Prairie MO
Stock was 2.73 or the perf axle was 3.15. Lots of folks go with the 3.42 in the auto for better off the line get up. (I plan on doing that myself someday.) On my 2003 with the 2.73 rear, it takes a but of work to spin the tires, but I do get 29 MPH on the highway.
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