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Old 10-11-2009, 04:57 PM
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Tell me about your ride so I can select the right gears...I would like information from the 4 spd. auto crew.
Gears
RPMs @ 60
Hwy MPGs
1/4 ET
HP/Trq
Stall
Vehicle Weight
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My ride is (about) 3500 lbs, 200R4, 28" tires and I am thinking of 3.42 to 4.11 gears with 2800 stall and 5500 (or lower) shift with my very mild cam and LQ9.
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Go with 3.73s or 3.90s, especially with the bigger rear tire.
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My car turns 1500 RPM at 60 MPH. I get about 23 MPG. Car is pretty much full weight (minus jack and spare tire) with a stock LS1. 2.73 gears and a stock converter.
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Thanks for the info.
I was concerned that 1650 RPMs would be too low for 60 MPH cruise...3.42 with 28" tire.
It sounds like they should work OK with my 3500 lb vehicle and 3200 stall.
Hopefully, I'll be in the 20's for MPG's.




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