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Old May 5, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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My MN6 vert got G5X-2 with some bolts on and makes 394.2 wrhp and 374.2 rwtq.
It is my daily driving now.
Which mod is better? LS6 stage 2 or 4.10 (or 3.90) gear?
Which one gives more reliability?
I'm not gonna do it now but will keep my eyes opened if there is a GP coming up :D


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Old May 5, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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There may be some 4.10/3.90 blower cars that would even swap for you for your 3.42's. See the FI section. :thumbs:
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Old May 5, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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And some cash :lol:
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Old May 5, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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I would go with gears. I think you would feel the difference more. Kaley
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Old May 5, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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gears let you feel faster rev and shifting sooner plus drivability in next gear up, heads can give you maybe 50rwhp more, which feels different than reving quicker ... both are good thing.
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Old May 5, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Go with the 4.10's .

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Old May 5, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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I've been trying to go with 3.90 (or 4.10) gears, but they're backordered everywhere until at least mid summer! :mad
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