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That's what I did, I had 2.73's and bought a complete 3.42 rear from a friend upgrading his M6 to a Strange 12 bolt. Gas mileage hasn't suffered too much, even with my converter - speaking of TC's - another option is to keep the 2.73's and get a TC.Originally Posted by Compstall
Quite often you can find an ENTIRE 3.42 rear end for cheaper than having the parts installed.
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3.73 automatics love it youll start to have problems with traction but your car will shoot out of the hole a lot harder.definetly a good upgrade for autos's 

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I say get a a torque converter and see how it feels. Then maybe get the 3.42's or 3.73's
I would be cautious about buying an entire rear end out of a M6. Especially somebody who is upgrading to a 12 bolt. You could run into problems if the last person beat on it.
I would be cautious about buying an entire rear end out of a M6. Especially somebody who is upgrading to a 12 bolt. You could run into problems if the last person beat on it.
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My 3.42 geared, St3500 Yanked car went 12.15. 3.42s and a converter work very well together for an all purpose machine.
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i think it depends on what you are using the car for. i have 273's and love them. my car is a daily driver, and i am not too much concerned with the gas mileage but on the highway they cruise. awesome pull in 3rd gear !!
i had my car at the track at pulled a 1.992 60ft with a stock trans,273s and street tires. not too shabby
i had my car at the track at pulled a 1.992 60ft with a stock trans,273s and street tires. not too shabby
