What Gears
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Launching!
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From: Bama
What Gears OK i am going to rebuild my 10 bolt. I know a LOT of u will discourage this but my car is mainly a daily driver and the occasional trip to the strip.
I am looking at 3.73's or 4.10's. It is a 6 speed so what kind of gas milage dose everyone get with this set up and what company makes a good gear. i.e. last as a daily driver and strip car.
I am looking at 3.73's or 4.10's. It is a 6 speed so what kind of gas milage dose everyone get with this set up and what company makes a good gear. i.e. last as a daily driver and strip car.
has been discussed many times...
With a m6, mpg won't really drop like it would in an a4, and as for a strong set of gears, nothing will be "strong" in a 10 bolt. The gears also have a bigger chance in breaking the higher ratio you go.
With a m6, mpg won't really drop like it would in an a4, and as for a strong set of gears, nothing will be "strong" in a 10 bolt. The gears also have a bigger chance in breaking the higher ratio you go.
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I was in the same boat a few weeks ago and decided on a happy medium between 3.73's and 4.10's, I went with Motive 3.90's.
Most people say that the 3.73's aren't a large enough step up from the 3.42's to be noticeable. And IMO the small pinion in the 4.10's seems to make for some strength issues, esp. with the 7.5 10bolt.
I DD mine also and haven't noticed a huge difference in fuel mileage but it definetely increases the fun factor.
Bottom line it's your descision !!!
Most people say that the 3.73's aren't a large enough step up from the 3.42's to be noticeable. And IMO the small pinion in the 4.10's seems to make for some strength issues, esp. with the 7.5 10bolt.
I DD mine also and haven't noticed a huge difference in fuel mileage but it definetely increases the fun factor.
Bottom line it's your descision !!!
I also think 3.90 will be a good choice for you.
Seems like you know the pitfalls of the 10 bolt already so I won't insult you.
Seems like you know the pitfalls of the 10 bolt already so I won't insult you.
Last edited by Funkster; Apr 24, 2010 at 06:49 PM.
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Launching!
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From: Bama
If you aren't putting hard launches on it and watching the wheelhop you will be fine for a while.
We have a local guy (Unstang, he is a member here) who has cut a 1.53 I believe on the 10-bolt with ET Streets.
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From: Bama
yea i have a buddy that is also on here that has a cam only car (4l60e trans) and has the kit from texas speed for his 10 bolt rear end running a 7.30 on an et street. dont remember \his 60 ft. time but i know it is lower since i have seen him pull the front left a little lol.
