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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Its a 99 Auto. Stock motor and Trans. Has the 3:15's. Have the TTi kit w/T28's @ 7#.

I heard that turbo cars like the higher gears like 3:08's and such. But I want the car to go faster down low. So I was thinking 4:10's. Also tho, with the small turbo's low end traction is a serious issue. I did just put some M/T ET Streets on 17in Z06 rims, so now traction is only a very slight issue. which is the best gears for me? 0-150mph as fast as possible is my goal.







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I wouldnt go over 3.42's with the twins. Maybe even a set of 3.15's will be fine.

You will regret it if you do 4.10 gears with the TTix kit
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Originally Posted by Corvette-Chris
I wouldnt go over 3.42's with the twins. Maybe even a set of 3.15's will be fine.

You will regret it if you do 4.10 gears with the TTix kit
You probably want stay away from 4:10's...
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