Which gears should I get?

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Jan 24, 2011 | 10:55 PM

mfastert

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Which gears should I get?

Right now I have a Vararam and Borla Stingers with X-pipe. I plan on getting headers next year but this year I want to go with gears first. I'm assuming 4.10's will still hook up with what I have but just wondering what you all think. I do not care about top speed or gas mileage, just pure fun and acceleration.

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Jan 24, 2011 | 11:49 PM

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If you are looking for the fun factor, by all means go for it! 4.11's rock! Beware, you will have permagrin!

Jan 25, 2011 | 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mfastert

I do not care about top speed or gas mileage, just pure fun and acceleration.

Thanks

Hmmm, are 4.56 or 4.88's available???

Jan 25, 2011 | 08:04 AM

craig04c5

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I am guessing you have a 6 speed? If so 4:10's are a lot of fun but hard to hook up specially if you have run flats. I run GoodYear GSD3's with my 04 with 4:10's which are better than the stock runflats for traction. You basically launch at below 2K and still will spin. If you need more traction get softer race tire. I don't track my car so 4:10's are perfect for me. Best mod I have done. I have a friend with an 08 Z06 and he loves driving my car. I have driven his and while his is much faster mine feels more responsive when taking off from a stop.

Jan 25, 2011 | 08:09 AM

David426

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What transmission do you have and what gears do you have know

Jan 25, 2011 | 10:49 AM

mfastert

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I have 3:15's and an A4 but I have wider, non run flat tires. The car is stored now but I think the tires/wheels are .5" wider all around.

Jan 25, 2011 | 03:07 PM

David426

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3.90s. Have you considered a torque converter?

Jan 25, 2011 | 04:12 PM

Rob Petyo

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3.90s. Have you considered a torque converter?

if you ever plan on racing at the track (1/4 mile) then you might want to go with 373s - otherwise, you might run out of gear up top and have to shift into od

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Jan 25, 2011 | 04:32 PM

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if you ever plan on racing at the track (1/4 mile) then you might want to go with 373s - otherwise, you might run out of gear up top and have to shift into od

Not wanting to hoe a thread but a related question....what is the top speed of an auto in 3rd gear with 3.15?...3.73?...

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