3.73 Gears?
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Racer
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From: GA
3.73 Gears?
Guys running 3.73's, tell me what you think. Too much gear for the street, daily driver? Would you have chosen 3.42?
I have 3.15 right now, but I'm changing to either 3.42 or 3.73
What would you recommend?
TIA,
Malcolm
I have 3.15 right now, but I'm changing to either 3.42 or 3.73
What would you recommend?
TIA,
Malcolm
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft Lauderdale Fl
Just switched from 3:42 to 3:73. Not that bad at all on the highway. I barely notice the change. I have a Z06 rear for sale.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08 & '12
I love my 3.73s they work great on a daily driver and on the hi-way. The only other thing I would mention is go with a higher stall converter also. You can not believe the difference it will make
Now that said you will wear out rear tires very quickly
From a 20mph roll I can light the tires and get sideways by just putting it to the floor
Now that said you will wear out rear tires very quickly From a 20mph roll I can light the tires and get sideways by just putting it to the floor
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08 & '12
3:90s here 26.5 to 27 mpg on the highway what more do you want 2800 stall
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Racer
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From: GA
Gears!
You guys kill me. I'm jealous just hearing how much fun it sounds like I'm missing! LOL
I'm considering adding a TQ converter as well. The Wrst Coast Corvette TQ converter with a 2300-2400 stall seems perfect to me. They said I need to send them my computer for a mod to go with the gear change.
I'm considering adding a TQ converter as well. The Wrst Coast Corvette TQ converter with a 2300-2400 stall seems perfect to me. They said I need to send them my computer for a mod to go with the gear change.
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yes, you need a computer mod. Do yourself a favor and have the tranny seal changed while the carrier is being r/r'd. They are prone to leaking (actually there's a tsb on it) and is really cheap... once the carrier is dropped. No one said anything to me.. so I had my carrier dropped twice... IN A MONTH. $600 each time. yippy.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08 & '12
Whatever you do get rid of the lame 2.73s
Its just like getting a new car with a lot more hp
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Racer
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From: GA
gear
Right now I have 3.15
I like the gear, but I want to drop my 0-60 as much as possible. It sounds like for the money and everyones experience, the best jump would be to 3.73 instead of 3.42?
I will take this beast on road trips too...
So tough to decide. Wish I knew someone local I could ride with to see and feel the difference!
I like the gear, but I want to drop my 0-60 as much as possible. It sounds like for the money and everyones experience, the best jump would be to 3.73 instead of 3.42?
I will take this beast on road trips too...
So tough to decide. Wish I knew someone local I could ride with to see and feel the difference!
Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Its all in what you want!
I put 4.10s on my wife's A4 and its a rocket ship. Also put 4.10s on my MN6. Glad I went all the way on both. I did have to caution my wife to NEVER put her foot in it because it'll be too much for her.
Now if you want a track car maybe 3.73s are what you want. If you want to have maximum fun on the street then go 4.10s. I have a friend with a supercharged C5 and he drove my wife's car and knew even just hitting it part throttle that it was real quick. I never have to give it full throttle away from a light. If I did I suspect I'd have a real problem... no traction!
