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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Gears upgrade?

ok i have an auto tranny with the stock 2.73's i wanna replace them seeing as how i have some pretty decent mods i think gears is my next step. this is my daily driver so i wanna keep it mild. which size is recommended? and also who should i buy the gears from?
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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3.42s from a stick car work great for a decent pickup on a DD and don't effect fuel economy very much.
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I lost two miles per gallon when I went from 2.73 to 3.42 but the SOP went way up so it was well worth it to me.
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