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would i gain anything by goinf from 3.42's to 3.73's? if so how much gains?
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Past Ride
1995 Firebird A4 3.8 Turbocharged -- 12.50 at 108
(If you dont know me, you haven't had a V6 long enough)
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2006 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR
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i've wondered the same thing about me going from 3.23 to 3.422001 Camaro Z28 (A4) Sunset Orange Metallic w/ T-tops, Monsoon Stereo, factory GFX, BMR STB from the v6, 18K miles<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam22\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro Z28</a><br /><br />Dads car: 2002 35th aniv. Bright red Z28, fully loaded<br /><br />R.I.P.<br />1995 3.4L Camaro (A4) Bright Red<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam\" target=\"_blank\">1995 3.4 Camaro</a> -
I love my 3.73;s they fell good and highway driving is around 2050 at 70 mph<b><a href=\"http://www.sick-sixx.com\" target=\"_blank\">SICK-SIXX MEMBER</a></b><br />NA 14.345 with a 1.863 60 foot<br />Nitrous 13.03@99.5 with a 1.63 60 foot<br /><br />2000 Camaro 3.8L A4: USE TO HAVE Comp Cam 210/220 .535/.547 113lsa 111 I/C, Port and Polished Heads, NX Wet Kit 100 Shot, CPRA made by CP, RK Sport HeadersComment
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only 2050 rpms @ 70 mph!
Did you put in a super low overdrive gear or what! I know that our top gear ratios are different (mine is an M5) but I am at almost 2500 rpms @ 70 mph.\'01 Camaro M5 1SA \"Lightweight\" hardtop, Bright Red, Ebony cloth, FRA, Whisper Lid, B&B cat-back, Torsen 3.73 LSD, HPPIII (93 octane setting)<p>\'00 Camaro SS M6 T-Top, all GM and most SLP opts., Bright Red, Ebony leather, 4.10s, SLP long tubes, Loudmouth, CNC Stage II H/C, etc.Comment
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so will it be worth it for me to switch? any 1/4 mile gains?Past Ride
1995 Firebird A4 3.8 Turbocharged -- 12.50 at 108
(If you dont know me, you haven't had a V6 long enough)
Current Ride
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR
www.myspace.com/shane1015Comment
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I didnt read any of the posts, but Id figure ur wallet would be lighter. And Ud get evryones favorite :eek: when u see ur new distance for each gas tank. or maybe ur more the :mad: type.97 Special Edition Bird , Short bus stlye specialComment
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Well, I went from 3:42's to 3:23's which is siimilar due to a change in gear's by one level (just the wrong direction) and I can definatley say yes there WAS a difference just by changing one ratio.
I went from 2.1 60 foots with 3:42's to 2.3 60 foots with 3:23's
Later on I added a converter and things got better.
I'm not a fan of the higher numerical gears thoughRace car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yetComment
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From the replys that I have seen on this over the years, I would say that if you are a die hard racer (super stock), looking to get every little bit of an advantage as possible, you "might" see a gain. A 20 degree change in the weather might show more of a change though.Comment
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I looove my 3.73 gears. 2500-2600 RPMs at highway speeds. It FLYS off of the line, but has a terrible top end (less than 100 mph!)
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It would be about the equivalent of adding another 18 to 19 horsepower. Going from a 3.42 to a 3.73.
The gain might be small, but yes, anytime you go with bigger gears you will accelerate faster. It should be a noticeable differance.<b>15.41</b> @ 89.80 & 15.45 @ <b>91.64</b>, 2.21 60ft, 3,440 raceweight, using <b>OEM</b> Equipment. <br />\'98 L67/M49 w/ 134,000 miles before spun bearing. \"<i>It\'s all stock, Baby</i>!\"Comment
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You will notice a difference, a lot of guys on this board have gone with 3.73s and it worked out real well for them. I personally went to 3.42s from 3.08s and I'm loving it, but I probably won't ever get 3.73s. I'd rather spend my money on more worthwhile mods like a converter and cam.
12secondv6: I just noticed, your post number is exactly the same as mine except you have a zero on the end, LMAO.
[ March 14, 2003: Message edited by: Camarorulz ]</p>-Eric<br />2002 Navy Blue Camaro...Striped and Stalled. 35th Anniversary SS wheels <br />Best ET: 15.384 @ 88.32 on street tires<br />Project Whitney: Goal, 14.0 1/4 by summer 2008.Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Camarorulz:
I personally went to 3.42s from 3.08s and I'm loving it, but I probably won't ever get 3.73s. I'd rather spend my money on more worthwhile mods like a converter and cam.[ March 14, 2003: Message edited by: Camarorulz ]<hr></blockquote>
What happens when you've done all you can but want to go faster?
3.08's to 3.73's is like giving the engine another 42 horsepower. Can't shake a stick at that!!!
Compared to the 'relative gain' of 22 horsepower you got going from 3.08 to 3.42. I can see you not wanting to do it 'now' already having 3.42's if you can't get it done for less than a couple hundred bucks.
With 3.73's crusing (70MPH) is around 2,500. Not all that bad. But again, look at the gain in acceleration you'll benefit.<b>15.41</b> @ 89.80 & 15.45 @ <b>91.64</b>, 2.21 60ft, 3,440 raceweight, using <b>OEM</b> Equipment. <br />\'98 L67/M49 w/ 134,000 miles before spun bearing. \"<i>It\'s all stock, Baby</i>!\"Comment
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3.73s are the shlt. too bad my car is a piece of shlt :mad:6s.......under the hood or under the belt, they just dont cut it.Comment
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