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Old 07-30-2004, 11:16 PM
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What is the shortest gear anyone runs on the street? I currently have 4.11s but am thinking of going deeper and am looking for experience.
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I run 4.56 gears. Except for a lack of traction in 1st gear I don't mind them at all. 65mph is about 2500 rpms in 6th gear.
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Originally Posted by FastAl
I run 4.56 gears. Except for a lack of traction in 1st gear I don't mind them at all. 65mph is about 2500 rpms in 6th gear.
Thanks!! That is good info.

BTW, Ration was supposed to be Ratio - fumble fingers.




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