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Old 05-22-2009, 11:09 AM
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Hey guys I have a 95 Formula LT1 M6 and am wanting to put some new gears out back in the stock ten bolt. I was wondering what u guys are runnin rpm wise in 6th at say 70? Any mileage difference or not? Thanx for your time in advance!

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80 mph 6th gear roughly 2100 rpm
I have 285/35/19s out back along with 4.10s

Also did a few hi speed runs same tire and gear
155 mph 5th gear 5700 rpm and climbing
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dont sweat the mileage, just get the gears, they are worth it.
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i dont do alot of highway driving but i do my fair share if highway driving.. 4.10's still a good chaoice? where can i get 4.10's and the install kit at
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4:10's are a blast!
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i just wanted to add a question with the OP's. I know a majority of the guys on here are running between a 26"-28" tire with mostly 4:10's. How do you determine what's best for your setup? i know the ideal is to get as close to the top of 4th when your cross the 1/4. is it trial and error with horspower to see where your at?
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my 4.11s ran 2300 at 80mph. didnt notice a change in my gas mileage since i didnt buy my camaro to drive like a prius.

definitely worth the upgrade IMO
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im running about 1600 at 60 with 411's and 275/40/17s.my gas mileage increased in town driving and about the same on hwy.i dont have any interstates around me though.
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2000RPM in 6th = 72MPH.
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My gas milage stayed the same once I switched to 4.10's.
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not trying to highjack the thread but I have a 98 M6 and mostly just do 1/8th mile track times and was wondering if the 4:10's would be right for me? I'm pretty sure I will have to bang 4th gear before I cross the 1/8th and was wondering if that would help me or hurt me.
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When my car was stock the 4.10's were awesome! Now that I have a little more power(see sig) they are not so great. Traction becomes a big issue with decent power a low gear IMO. Im stepping down a bit with my new 9".

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I think 4.10s will work nicely for you...hell I liked my 4.30s
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Thanx for all the input guys, Ya I think I will be going with a 4.10 they sound good. I was just a lil worried about gas mileage but the way it sounds it doesn't make a huge difference so that will be the route that I shall take! Thanx again for all the input!

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Originally Posted by LS1Silverado05
I think 4.10s will work nicely for you...hell I liked my 4.30s

I am with this guy.
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4.10's! 3.73's aren't enough. Traction's a problem, but it's a blast
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4:10's? Enjoy your 7.5" rear end while it last(lol)...it wont be long.I have heard of a lot of people grenading their rear end with 4:10's and lower.
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you'll love it man, i get the same if not better gas mileage with 4.11s because i can drive through the city in 6th gear at 1500 rpms. with stock gears, i had to keep it in 5th at almost 2000rpms at about 50mph i think (been so long since my speedometer has been correct, i have to guess speeds). it's really not the best on the highway but that's why i bought a beater that gets almost 60mpg.
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Originally Posted by lovescamaros28
4:10's? Enjoy your 7.5" rear end while it last(lol)...it wont be long.I have heard of a lot of people grenading their rear end with 4:10's and lower.
I've heard the same thing. I really want 4:10s and I'm currently debating whether to install 4:10s into my 10-bolt or just wait until I get an S-60.
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Originally Posted by LS1Silverado05
I think 4.10s will work nicely for you...hell I liked my 4.30s
...ha, I wanna party with this cowboy...




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