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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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Lower E/T mile with lower gears???

Would I see a lower E/T if I swapped out my 2.73 [blah] gears for 3.42/3.73 ??? I know I'll gain better acceleration, just wondering on E/T.
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Re: Lower E/T mile with lower gears???

I going from 2.73 to 3.73 I think youll see a 2 tenth gain. A few more with sticky tires, cause youll be spinning good after the gear swap.

In all honestly youll see better results from a stall in the 1/4, but getting those 2.73's out of there is a must.

-Dustin-
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Re: Lower E/T mile with lower gears???

I gained 2 tenths in the 1/4 going from 3.23's to 3.73's so you should see a change in et going from 2.73's to 3.73s.
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Re: Lower E/T mile with lower gears???

did u gain any MPH?
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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I don't recall if I gained in mph but my car has never been the best at gaining mph. I think it traps low.
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