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what gears best for highway racing?

Old 04-10-2008, 07:54 AM
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i have A-4 with 373s from light to light rules, slow rolls good but highway sucks! or is it just me? what do you guys thank?
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I know a lot of people who love 3.73s all around, but if theyre too aggressive go with a det of 3.23s or find someone with an M6 whos upgrading their gears and pick up their set of stock 3.42s cheap.
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Thanks, like i said at the strip very good, on the street light to light very fun! highway 80+ punch suck. Waiting for about 3600 stall will help it!
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man, i was up in the air on 3.73 or 3.42!! the car is all street. i read through all the "poll" searches and everybody said 3.73. i hear though i might lose more up top. i think the 3.42 would be better for roll racing i believe?
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racing on the highway is not necassarily legal.
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
man, i was up in the air on 3.73 or 3.42!! the car is all street. i read through all the "poll" searches and everybody said 3.73. i hear though i might lose more up top. i think the 3.42 would be better for roll racing i believe?
I was in the same boat until I figured out that the difference is only about 200 RPM at 76 MPH - That sealed it for me - Lovin' my 3.73's
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you will drop about 20mph from like 145 to about 125 going from 3.23 to 3.73. i have 3.23's and a 3800 stall. just buy the stall.
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thanks i hate to race on the highway but sometimes you must when rice wants to play!
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Biggest help would be between the front tires....
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i now need a lot more between the fount tires! just need more green also!!!!!


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