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Old 02-02-2009, 10:49 AM
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I have a stock M6 with the 3:42s... i was wondering if i could get yalls opinion on going to 3:73s

performance wise, MPG wise... all the info gathered would be nice.. thx
Old 02-02-2009, 10:55 AM
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4.10 or bust dude!!
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well... hows that going to hurt my gas milage?? i do have the M6... and where will i be shifting at? 25 mph in first ha?
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I had 3:73's in a 2000 SS M6 and it still was not enough so i would say 4:10's also.
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Most will say moving up/down one gear size isnt worth it....
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a stock LS1 wM6 is cabable of 32mpg(driving the speed limit and driving sanely)on the freeways.
Just based on that:3.73s' would increase the torque to the carrier and axles by 9% and decrease that 32mpg down to 29.3mpg.
4.10s' would increase the torque to the carrier and axles by 20% and decrease that 32mpg down to 26.7mpg.

Important parts of initial phrase:STOCK,DRIVING THE SPEED LIMITS,and DRIVING SANELY.

4.10s all the way !
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Originally Posted by zlicious94
4.10 or bust dude!!
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