11-13-2003, 04:26 PM
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gear choice?
I have a 97 z with a 6 speed. Im kinda thinking on putting some gear too it. Now, why does evryone always say go with 3.73? With the 6 speed and 4.11 I would think you would still get very good drivability and much quicker. I never use 6 gear now, so why not put some gear in it so I actully use it?
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11-13-2003, 05:16 PM
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From what I hear, you won't notice much going from 3.42 to 3.73. With a 4.10 you will have a quick first gear and you will definitely use 6th on the highway. I use 6th with my 3.42's. At 80 I'm barely cracking the throttle.
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11-13-2003, 08:23 PM
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It all depends on what you have in mind for the future of your car. 3.73 is an easier gear to put a power adder to in the future and not worry about running out of gear at the 1/4 mile. For example I have the 4.10 in my car but since I am spraying it I was running out of gear (4th) at the top of the track so I had to go to a 28" tire to bring my gearing down a little bit. It really is a preference choice as you have heard and like Lyle said you probably wont feel much of a difference going from the 3.42 to the 3.73's.
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11-14-2003, 01:17 PM
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4:10's till your mods force you into 5th like Fanta said. You won't regret it.
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11-14-2003, 06:31 PM
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I would go with 4.11s.
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11-14-2003, 07:29 PM
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3.42 are good
I see many cars with this gear ratio and don't forget u need a high speed like as u need accelartion.
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11-14-2003, 11:59 PM
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11-15-2003, 10:41 AM
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I'm pretty sure that all M6 cars after 93 came with 3.42 gears.
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11-15-2003, 11:14 AM
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There is a number that is in your glove compartent. I cant exactly remember what the number is but I want to say its GU something. I agree with Lyle though I think all M6 have 3.42 gears.
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