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Which gear ratio for SY-3500??

Old Dec 4, 2001 | 07:29 PM
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Default Which gear ratio for SY-3500??

I have 2.73's, and I am under the impression that the low str of this converter will cause the combo to be WAY too loose. What gear ratio is best for the STREET for this converter, I have been told 3.73's. What would you do??

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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 07:44 PM
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3.73s and the SY 3500 are a killer street combo. Very potent and good drivability.
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 09:42 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 07:56 AM
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I'm doing fine with 3.23s and an SY3500. Makes getting traction much eaiser than 3.73s
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 08:44 AM
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Default Re: Which gear ratio for SY-3500??

3.23s are fine, but if you haven't gotten the SY3500 yet, you may want to look at a different converter that would work better with your 2.73 gears, like a ST 3200 or ST 3500. The higher STR would make the converter feel less loose and you would still be able to launch faster and keep your fuel economy.
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