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06-21-2011, 10:16 PM

dkcoleman01

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Need help deciding what gears is best

I have a 98 Trans Am that has an LS6 intake, Lid, ported & polish tb, LTs , ypipe with cut outs, a 232/236 595/602 114lsa cam, 3600 yank stall. This car is use as a dd so what gears will be the best choice 3.73s or 3.90s? It stills as the stock 3.23s right now.

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06-21-2011, 10:55 PM

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Either would be fine. I'd prolly go 3.73.

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06-21-2011, 10:57 PM

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I'd keep stock until it blows.

I would upgrade exhaust or if you have traction issues put that money towards suspension.

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06-21-2011, 11:28 PM

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I have 373's from my 273's so if I were you I would go 390. You'll love em.

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06-22-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lemons12

I'd keep stock until it blows.

I would upgrade exhaust or if you have traction issues put that money towards suspension.

As far as the exhaust I have a flowmaster on there now is there a better exhaust system out there? As far as suspension goes I have the BMR LC arms and Panhard rod.

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