what gains could i get out of my setup 3:73's?
#1
what gains could i get out of my setup 3:73's?
Just as title says!
Magic stick V3
Yank PT4000
LT's/TD's
Airlid
The car is an 00' automatic with stock 3:23 gears. Do you guys think I will be able to tell a difference, as far as track wise?
Magic stick V3
Yank PT4000
LT's/TD's
Airlid
The car is an 00' automatic with stock 3:23 gears. Do you guys think I will be able to tell a difference, as far as track wise?
#6
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (71)
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I went from 2.73 to 3.73 and absolutely LOVED them. It really brought my car alive. The only complaint I have is the loss of highway driveability. I drive my car back and forth to work on the highway and at 75 you are turning about 2600 rpm. I sometimes like to run 80 and it seems like it's just screaming.
When I get a stronger rearend, I am gonna go with 3.42's or 3.55's. Personally, if you are trying to squeeze every bit out of your car at all cost, then get the 3.73s. If you travel at all or spend extended periods of time at highway speeds, you should probably leave the gears alone.
When I get a stronger rearend, I am gonna go with 3.42's or 3.55's. Personally, if you are trying to squeeze every bit out of your car at all cost, then get the 3.73s. If you travel at all or spend extended periods of time at highway speeds, you should probably leave the gears alone.
#7
TECH Addict
iTrader: (32)
I went from 3.42's to 3.73's and there's not a big difference ... just pulls a little harder and the tires break loose easier. 80 mph in O/D (4th) is pretty mediocre when you consider these cars do 160+ mph with 3.42's STOCK. At about 140+ mph is what I consider 'screaming'. Then, it just gets louder.
On long trips, I get 28+ mpg when driving through Tennesse where it's hilly and mountainous. The 3.73's just flatten the hills out really well. Today, I went on a long drive and at 80 mph. I was at 2,700 rpm. To me, it's the perfect cruising speed at just the right rpm.
On long trips, I get 28+ mpg when driving through Tennesse where it's hilly and mountainous. The 3.73's just flatten the hills out really well. Today, I went on a long drive and at 80 mph. I was at 2,700 rpm. To me, it's the perfect cruising speed at just the right rpm.
Last edited by JEB99TA; 06-05-2005 at 04:33 PM. Reason: Additon to post