2.73's to 3.73's wow
06-05-2012, 08:59 AM
#21
yeah i know my 10 bolt isn't gonna hold up very long with the nittos i don't intend on running it down the track with it. Have plans for an S60 soon but transmission is first on the list. Hopefully have that ordered within the next weeks. i'm more worried about wrecking a 900 dollar stall converter when the tranny goes. But it's not i drive it like a 16 year all the time so i think i'll be okay for a while.
Thanks,
Carl
06-08-2012, 04:28 PM
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When I first bought my car I was not impressed with the down low/city fun factor with 2.73s. Couldn't really break the tires loose on a slow roll, no second gear chirp
(COME ON...really) only power braking. Now with good pedal control, 3.73s are meant for any dd auto.
(COME ON...really) only power braking. Now with good pedal control, 3.73s are meant for any dd auto.
06-08-2012, 04:48 PM
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Well I went to 3.73's a few days ago and the gas mileage is so bad the other rearend may actually go back in. If it doesn't pick up atleast .3 this weekend they are def coming out!
06-08-2012, 06:31 PM
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After I was tuned by frost, it didn't seem to suffer mpg consumption as bad. Still 50$ a week so it's just the norm now.
06-08-2012, 10:08 PM
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I'm headed to Atl next weekend so ill be able to get an accurate number then. I spent at least 50 before the gears just judging from the last couple of days it seems like it doubled but I'm not sure.
03-29-2013, 05:49 PM
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So would a stock car with 2.73's lose to a stock car with 3.42's? I thought gears just made a car FEEL faster.
My car has 2.73's :sad: but going 70MPH I get 27MPG! That's 6 speed territory.
My car has 2.73's :sad: but going 70MPH I get 27MPG! That's 6 speed territory.
03-29-2013, 09:04 PM
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since 2001 when I started taking mine to the strips,I would talk to the other LS1 f-bods there to find out their times and mods. 14.1s' with those crappy OEM tires and suspension were typical. Improve the tires and rear suspension will improve the 60ft. Knocking 3 tenths of the 60ft also knocks 3 tenths off the 1/4.
03-29-2013, 09:31 PM
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since 2001 when I started taking mine to the strips,I would talk to the other LS1 f-bods there to find out their times and mods. 14.1s' with those crappy OEM tires and suspension were typical. Improve the tires and rear suspension will improve the 60ft. Knocking 3 tenths of the 60ft also knocks 3 tenths off the 1/4.
03-29-2013, 09:56 PM
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I have seen it happen both ways... With traction, the 323 car should have an advantage.
03-30-2013, 01:21 AM
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03-30-2013, 01:24 AM
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My car ran a best of 13.82 when it was bone stock with the factory 2.73 gears.
