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Old 09-02-2004, 10:01 PM
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Default What will 3:42 gears do for me ?

Its an auto with a 3500 TCI stall. 3:23's are in there now.
Old 09-03-2004, 07:11 AM
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well, 3.42's would be nice for you looking at your mods. and can find take off 3.42's
cheap. but, with 3.23's you won't get a big sotp improvement with such a small
gear increase. might look at 3.73's.. just depends on what kind of kick in the pants
you expect out of this..
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Would there be very much difference in switching from 3.23's to 3.73's?
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I'll be going to the track nex Friday
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nothing is stronger than your stock gears. your 323's are fine. 342,373s would only do one thing for ya.

-waste your money



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Someone gave them to me.Is it still worth it?
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Originally Posted by 99SSragtop
Someone gave them to me.Is it still worth it?
Nope. Total waste of time. The difference is so slight as to be negligible. If you had 2.73s it would be different. Just keep your 3.23s and enjoy the good overall versatility they provide.
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I'd keep the 3.23s. The gains be going to 3.42s would be VERY miniscule with a 3500 stall.




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