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Jun 11, 2003 | 02:00 AM

pdd000

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From: dudley MA

3.73

is it worth it to go from 3.42's to 3.73's?

Jun 11, 2003 | 02:06 AM

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Re: 3.73 (pdd000)

What is your application? I would do 3:90's in a regular C5 6 spd. I would keep 3:42's or 3:73's in a M12 Z06 car. Turbo or supercharged I would run a higher gear like 3:23 or 3:15's. That would assist traction down low and mad 2-3rd acceleration on the blower.

Jun 11, 2003 | 02:11 AM

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Re: 3.73 (Quick Brick)

6sp, but it looks like i can get a good deal on the 3.73's. just dont know if ill feel the diffence or not

Jun 11, 2003 | 04:16 AM

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Re: 3.73 (pdd000)

I don't think that you'll notice that much going from 3.42's to 3.73's in an MN6. I'd go with 4.10's or at least 3.90's. You give up a little gas mileage but get a lot more enjoyment. They are also easier to start off with from a light and you really can feel the difference...let alone the fact that 5th and 6th are now useable gears.

Jun 12, 2003 | 02:33 AM

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Re: 3.73 (pdd000)

I'm gonna go with 3.73s in my MN6, but then again I'm not a drag racer. I figure 3.73s will be right in the sweet spot on the highway -- perfect for toasting M3s. :steering:

Jun 12, 2003 | 05:01 AM

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Re: 3.73 (MMI)

:iagree:

Jun 12, 2003 | 08:38 AM

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Re: 3.73 (178thSFS)

I had the same question. I have a buddy who was talking to a tuner, and they recommended 3.73s in a z06 instead of 3.90s or 4.10s. Just wondering what those with gears in their cars thought.