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should I get 3:90's ??

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87GT 306

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Ive got 3:55's right now, but I want more of a bite. Are 3:90's too steep for a 5 speed?
 

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all depends on how much highway driving you do IMO...3.90's are definitely going to allow you to get up to speed in a hurry, provided that you don't spin too much...i'm about to swap back to 3.73's...didn't like 3.55's, and the 3.27's in my newly installed rear take too damn long to wind out...
 
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yea thats what im finding with my 3:55's. What rpm do you think I would be at in the end of the track in 4th with the 3:90's?
 

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I got 4.10's behind my 5spd and like it well.
RPM at the end of the track will be dependant on tire size and mph.
What times are you running now?
 

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You should buy the 4.10s that I have for sale...
 
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I want 3:90's becuase I have to drive to the track and would like the RPM's be a few hundred less than what I would be @ with 4:10's during highway speeds.

But how much $$ do u want for the 4:10's?
 

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If you make peak power at 6000 rpms, I think you would want to cross the line somewhere around there. Determine your gear ratio based on that. I know that not too specific, but I'm sure someone else can help you out more. There's plenty of online calculators that will help you out.
 

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87GT 306 said:
I want 3:90's becuase I have to drive to the track and would like the RPM's be a few hundred less than what I would be @ with 4:10's during highway speeds.

But how much $$ do u want for the 4:10's?
Click to expand...

for you....85 bucks plus shipping.
 
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