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What gears for my application?

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I know this type of thread has occurred many many times, but just bare with me.

Here's the breakdown (see car in sig):
- daily driver
- drive in winter and summer
- don't see any major power increases in the next 3 years
- have 225 tires all around, which stick alright
- moderate highway driving (1.5 hour trips a handful of times in the summer (lake, city))
- i eventually want to get a 2.2 KB, but that won't be for a LONG time, next power upgrade will be PI intake and cams, and maybe heads.
- i drive around 120-130 km/h on the highway

What would be the optimal gear ratio for my car?
 

Tim2002GT

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If you are going to be naturally aspirated, then definately get the 4.10's. But if you really think you will supercharge it, then go with 3.73's.
 
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Tim2002GT said:
If you are going to be naturally aspirated, then definately get the 4.10's. But if you really think you will supercharge it, then go with 3.73's.
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and if youre stuck between, 3.90's.
 
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  • May 12, 2007
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Because you said DD, S/C in the plans and it's a 5 speed, I would suggest 3.73's.
I have them on my DD and I hardly ever use 1st gear. It's too short and I can take off in 2nd no problems. I also have a KB on my coffee table waiting to go in and now I'm really glad I didn't "fear the gear" or whatever and go with 4.10's.
Just my .02
 
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