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Nov 16, 2009 | 09:07 AM

ali pontiac

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Hi all
I would like to install rear end gears for my bone stock 1997 camaro z26 m6 .i am confused between 4.10s or 3.73,i got 4.10s in my 4.6 mustang i am happy with it launching very fast, i think the LT1 motor have strong low end mid range rpm maybe with 4.10 i well lose low end what do you guys think??

Nov 16, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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There is no reason NOT to go with 4.10's. With your 6th gear ratio, it's about perfect for these cars. 3.73's would be a waste of time and money from the stock rear ratio.

Nov 16, 2009 | 10:23 AM

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There is no reason NOT to go with 4.10's. With your 6th gear ratio, it's about perfect for these cars. 3.73's would be a waste of time and money from the stock rear ratio.

umm, they havent been a waste of time for me... most m6 guys go with 410s but you can def go 373 and feel the difference. i would go 410s now, though

Nov 16, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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4.10 unless its a DD and going to be for a long time

Nov 16, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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if its a 6 speed go 4.10 if its a a4 go 3.73 i love mine in my a4

Nov 16, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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I'm guessing you have 3.42..if so, going to 3.73 IMO would be a waste of $$$ 4.10 would be my choice or just leave what you have in and put the money towards some LT's or other performance mods.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:14 AM

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4.10's would be your best bang for your buck. These would be my personal choice.

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Nov 16, 2009 | 02:42 PM

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I'm guessing you have 3.42..if so, going to 3.73 IMO would be a waste of $$$ 4.10 would be my choice or just leave what you have in and put the money towards some LT's or other performance mods.

what he said^^^

Nov 16, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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i to have an a4. i have stock 273's and bout to install the 373's

Nov 17, 2009 | 03:06 AM

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ok guys most of you say 4.10s , i well not lose any mid RPM torque??

Nov 17, 2009 | 03:58 AM

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ok guys most of you say 4.10s , i well not lose any mid RPM torque??

4.10's

and no, you will not "lose any mid RPM torque??".

Gears do the exact opposite, they multiply torque.

Whatever "mid RPM torque" you have now will be multiplied by roughly 17%

Nov 17, 2009 | 10:53 AM

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4.10's all the way! The best part about them is the fact that they keep the rpm's high (for me anyways) so your power band is closer, aka less downshifting.

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