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Old 09-19-2008 | 10:31 AM
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Ok, I drive the car everyday... sometimes on the highway. I prolly make 3-5 passes a month at the track. but which gear would be better? Its my DD, and I do take longer trips.. how would the 3 73s do on the highway?? And how much will they hurt my gas mileage
Old 09-19-2008 | 10:36 AM
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Auto = 3.73
Manual = 4.10
Old 09-19-2008 | 04:42 PM
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At the track...minimal difference from 3.42 to 3.73. City driving there wont be a measurable gas mileage difference. If you do a lot of highway, then 70mph (3.73)= 2500rpms, 70 mph (3.42)= 2200 rpms...ahhh you do the math...lol
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3.73's are definitely worth it. I drive mine on the highway a good bit...no problems here.
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I have had both and like the 3.42 better. I think 3.73 is a little to much for highway.
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I do a good bit of highway driving and very rarely see the track. With that being said I plan on going with 3.42's and a Vig3200.
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Originally Posted by alamantia
Auto = 3.73
Manual = 4.10
amen, i went from 3:42s to 4:11s and havent been happier! moderate cruising speeds with 6th gear and the pull in 1st gear is.....well u have to experience it to understand




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