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would i noticed much of a drop going from 3.90s to 3.55?

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  • Start date Start date Mar 6, 2007

Foxfan88

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my car feels like it has a tad too much gear for the street. it pulls great but it runs out of steam too quickly. if i switched to 3.55s would i notice a huge loss in SOTP feel???
 

Roland69

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I like my 3:55's...you should notice a little difference but not alot I wouldn't think....maby better for the street but still decent for the track
 

Grn92LX

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If you wanna slow the car down, put the 355's in. Keep the 390's, theyre fine for your mild hci combo!
 

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i went from 4.10's to 3.27's and loved it , then added a turbo and love it even more .

now considering going to 3.55's ..

my vote= go for it
 
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