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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Default 2.73 to 3.42 ..quick question

i made one pass in this car before , a long time ago, .it went like 13.3 or sumthing , spining at like 110mph. .. if i go from a 2.73 to a 3.42, it should be in the 12's right?...

so my et will increase, but my mph will suffer?>

car is a 94 z28 a4.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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If you can hook, it should go quicker. (ET)

MPH will prob be down a little. That's def enough mph for 12's.

What' was your '60 on that run?

Throw a stall in at the same time and it will really rip
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Why 3.42's? Why not 3.73's?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Why 3.42's? Why not 3.73's?
prolly got a killer deal, would not blame OP one bit
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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That is a very high mph for only running a low 13. That is a bottom 12 mph right there. Even with 2.73's it should be in the 12's as it sits.

Put some good tires on it.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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got it for free , my buddy's car blew up, its a 96 formula, m6. he already parted out the whole car. its already at my shop, just need to put it in.

yeah the car is 94 a4, with a fresh 355 p&p heads, hotcam, ewp. comp roller rockers.. took it to the track last time , it went low 13's 60 was a 2.3, had the salad shooters on there, and dry rot tires, did not hook. ...

and its not tuned. stock stall.... i know there's lots left in it.
hoping it makes at least 350 hp..

trying to get all this done in the next few weeks..
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Originally Posted by pastvertical
got it for free , my buddy's car blew up, its a 96 formula, m6. he already parted out the whole car. its already at my shop, just need to put it in.

yeah the car is 94 a4, with a fresh 355 p&p heads, hotcam, ewp. comp roller rockers.. took it to the track last time , it went low 13's 60 was a 2.3, had the salad shooters on there, and dry rot tires, did not hook. ...

and its not tuned. stock stall.... i know there's lots left in it.
hoping it makes at least 350 hp..

trying to get all this done in the next few weeks..
Well you cant beat free! The car definitely has alot more in it!
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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get a stall and those 3.42's you will def be i the 12's
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