Gears and a Converter
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Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
Gears and a Converter
I have a PT2900 and 3.42 gears. If I swap the 3.42's for 3.73's will my trap speeds increase?
Unfortunately, I never took the car to the track before modifying it and I am not certain how much of a difference my gears and coverter actually make?
Unfortunately, I never took the car to the track before modifying it and I am not certain how much of a difference my gears and coverter actually make?
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
Re: Gears and a Converter (Mitch C)
Yes, I understand I will improve my times. . .however, I am specifically wondering if the change in gears will result in a higher MPH? :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Tyler TX
Re: Gears and a Converter (hogurt)
It depends upon shift points. You will need a little tuning.The 3.42 gear is a good all around gear.I would change out that converter and go with a yank ST 3500.
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Yes, I understand I will improve my times. . .however, I am specifically wondering if the change in gears will result in a higher MPH? :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Re: Gears and a Converter (hogurt)
Yes, I understand I will improve my times. . .however, I am specifically wondering if the change in gears will result in a higher MPH? :cheers:
Safety Car
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From: Murphy TX
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Re: Gears and a Converter (hogurt)
I'll be surprised if you pick up any trap speed with just the gear swap. Unless you're well out of your power band in the traps now (I doubt you are) it shouldn't make too much difference (i.e. allow you to reach your power band better in 3rd within 1/4.) I think I saw maybe +1.5 MPH when swapping from stock TC+3.15 to SY3500+3.73, most of which I attributed to the converter.
