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Old 06-18-2008, 01:35 PM
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guys I am going to have to rebuild my rear end so I wanted to put 273's in for better gas mileage. Can I put this size gear in I have 323's right now
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You're going to have to do a carrier change also.3.23s' are on a 3 series carrier,2.73s' would go on a 2 series carrier.Why is a 'rebuild my rear end' necessary? What has to be rebuilt?
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If you’re worried about gas mileage then sell your car and buy a Prius
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I figured with 3.23s you would've been getting pretty decent gas mileage anyway, so why the 2.73s?
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QUOTE=import_raper;9581943]If you’re worried about gas mileage then sell your car and buy a Prius[/QUOTE]



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well the gears are whining alot thats why I want to redo them, i guess i will just have to stick with the 323's




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