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what gears would be best on a bird slightly over 300hp? 3.42? 3.73? any suggestions are welcome.
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alrite thanks.
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i did 3.90 when my car was at that hp range.
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alright ill keep that in mind also
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Originally Posted by lt1noob
what gears would be best on a bird slightly over 300hp? 3.42? 3.73? any suggestions are welcome.
What year is your car, and what transmission/rear gearing do you have now?
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95 firebird, a4, stock gearing
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Originally Posted by lt1noob
95 firebird, a4, stock gearing
2.73 or 3.23? Also, what is the primary use of the car and what are your future plans for it? The more information you can provide, the more sound recommendations you'll get from the guys and gals here.
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i think 3.73 is what ill look into, asked a few more people and that seems the most common answer.
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Dude, what are your plans? Are putting these gears in a 10bolt? Are you planning on a cam? You need to let people know.
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