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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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I have a M6 in my Camaro. It has 4.10s in it. I am looking for a local trade in rearends. The lower the better for a turbo M6? Will the 2.## from an auto work well? Or go 3.43?
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Depending on how much power you're making, 3.43's should be alright. I have 3.55's and I'm out of gear in 4th going through the traps. I'm switching to 3.27's.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I'm considering the same switch, going from the 3.73s I have now back down to a 3.42 gear.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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3.4 or thereabouts is an ideal boosted all rounder.

I also found 3.55 a little short, but on the other hand, 3.27 is just a little too tall. Although it allowed me to pull 200+ in 5th

Will probably step back to a 3.55 as it's just much nicer all round. Hopefully I can coax a few more rpm's instead
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wint with 3.43's
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Originally Posted by Turb0Z28
wint with 3.43's
What's your overall impression? Good move, to low, just right?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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what size tire are you guys running?

im running 3.70's and 28's
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