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Old 06-21-2009, 07:45 PM
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So I purchased some 3:73:1 richmond gears and I might think I have 3:73s already I was running over 3000rpm at 70mph..

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Tire height? Type of transmission? Your leaving some stuff out.
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Sorry guys went for a cruise

1995 firebird formula lt1 A4
Ran 2500rpm @70mph
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That sounds like 373s to me...Unless your converter isnt locking..

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Originally Posted by MRZ28
That sounds like 373s to me...Unless your converter isnt locking..
thats exactly correct. at 70 mph with 3.23s you should be close to 2000-2100 rpm. if your converter unlocked that would cost you 4-500 rpm so that would put you at 2500K and with 3.73s at 70 mph its about 24-2500 rpm also.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
thats exactly correct. at 70 mph with 3.23s you should be close to 2000-2100 rpm. if your converter unlocked that would cost you 4-500 rpm so that would put you at 2500K and with 3.73s at 70 mph its about 24-2500 rpm also.

All assuming that he is on a 26in tire…
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Put it in OD and not D
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Originally Posted by jscamaro
put it in od and not d :d


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Yea guys I'm sure it is 3:73s. It's kind of a hassle because I ordered them, yet it's a relief knowing I don't have to go through the process of putting gears in. Oh well now I have more money for mods. Thx Guys.




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