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high rpms through every gear

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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high rpms through every gear

ever since i got my 3:73s, even with the hypertech installed the car will rev to 4-5,000 rpm from 1-2 shift on 1/2 throttle or more, they have been installed since october and i just figured it was part of having gears but someone told me that my tps could be off and if i drive with it like that long term i could ruin my tranny, any thoughts?
Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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hows the shift under normal acceleration
excuse me how does it shift when granny drives
normal is wot
Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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it shifts pretty hard
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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Previously had 2.73s and I got got 3.73's installed. I am using hypertech also. I can shift as low as 2k rpms, and at 1/2 throttle shift at like 3k. Just be more gentle with it. And yes now I can feel a much firmer shift even at partial throttle in first.
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