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Old 08-08-2005, 03:50 PM
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i have a 99 ta almost completly stock just tuned with hpp3 its an a4 wit 2.73 in it, i currently run 9.10 @ the 1/8 and get around 17 mpg what would happen if i put 3.73 any one done this if so id like to know what u think please help
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Should waken things up a bit. I made the move from 2.73 ro 3.42 in my IROC and it was more responsive. I'm about to make the move from 3.42 to 3.73
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i picked up 4 tenths going from 3.42's to 4.10s in my m6 bone stock. I love them. I'd go for it, you will like them.
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I just did it, you'll love them. you will use a little more fuel.
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go for the 3.73, you'll love'em very responsive. YOU WILL notice a difference!!
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2.73s to 3.73s should be a real good improvement. That's what I'm about to do since I got 2.73s also.
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i checked last night i get right at 18 mpg how much will i loses?
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Originally Posted by 199TAmaster
i checked last night i get right at 18 mpg how much will i loses?
I never checked mine, but with 373's I noticed a increase in fuel consumption. If I had to guess I would say a loss of 2 mpg, but its worth the gain in performance
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Who have the best gears in the market? Richmond,Motive or whoever else.
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Originally Posted by KILLERARMY
Who have the best gears in the market? Richmond,Motive or whoever else.
in my experience richmond was to noisy, so i changed to motive. my opinion.
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put in a ~ 3000 stall torque converter. Car will be MUCH faster and highway mileage unchanged.

going to 3.73s will feel like you've lost overdrive on the highway.




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