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merlinmol 04-14-2013 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 25735)
I'll be damned. Thats crazy. Whats your take on 3.73's?

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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 25736)
In my opinion, I think they are fine for basic bolt-ons. But when more serious power is added later down the road most people end up ditching the 3.73's because they so easily overwhelm the tires and also it's close to banging out on the rev-limiter at the track just short of the traps.

I personally really like my 3.31's for a street car and my car will be boosted at some point.

I think the gears depend on what you are going to do with the car. My car is boosted with 3.73's. I was going to change them out til i took it out to the racetrack and realized they were near perfect for it. The info Steve gave you is more for drag strip use.

re-rx7 04-14-2013 11:51 AM

I hardly ever do the drag thing. I'm mostly a "Mexico" kind of guy. So anything that gears well on the hwy.

Midnight11 04-14-2013 11:59 AM

3.73s ftw

re-rx7 04-14-2013 11:29 PM

3:73's FTW. The more I research them the more I want them.

Phuck Phace 04-14-2013 11:30 PM

2011 5.0 bone stock...mods?
 
3:31s and a shit ton of boost FTW.

Grandpa 04-14-2013 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phuck Phace (Post 25943)
3:31s and a shit ton of boost FTW.

Amen brother!

46Tbird 04-14-2013 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 25834)
Arent you supposed to rev the piss out of it going down the track? LOL:smokin:

Yeah, you might think that's obvious. Problem is, most people don't do it properly.

re-rx7 04-14-2013 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 46Tbird (Post 25947)
Yeah, you might think that's obvious. Problem is, most people don't do it properly.

Lol, I can see where your coming from.:troll3:

re-rx7 04-27-2013 07:31 AM

So I have my intake, tune, and axlebacks. Whats the next gd mod besides some better tires? Ive been looking at exhaust but I cant decide on whether the expense is worth it. What are yall thoughts on exhaust? Cat deletes, hpipe ect....

Zeek 04-27-2013 08:49 AM

Off road x or h or long tubes is next

pohnjarker 04-27-2013 12:01 PM

jegs cat deletes are the best bang for your buck with exhaust...IMO

46Tbird 04-27-2013 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 27686)
So I have my intake, tune, and axlebacks. Whats the next gd mod besides some better tires? Ive been looking at exhaust but I cant decide on whether the expense is worth it. What are yall thoughts on exhaust? Cat deletes, hpipe ect....

I don't understand why people don't see the importance of good tires. Your car only contacts the road via four small, critical tire patches. All performance is translated through them so they are vitally important.

Go ahead and get your cat deletes, lmao...

Grandpa 04-27-2013 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 46Tbird (Post 27713)
I don't understand why people don't see the importance of good tires. Your car only contacts the road via four small, critical tire patches. All performance is translated through them so they are vitally important.

Go ahead and get your cat deletes, lmao...

You're such a positive guy, danny. lol

Doug1227 04-27-2013 04:57 PM

But tires can only take you SO far.... :)

BhowardB 04-27-2013 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pohnjarker (Post 25738)
ive said this before so i'll say it again...skip the CAI unless you get a screaming deal on a used one and want it for the sound. dyno numbers are meaningless for items like this that could possibly net you 3-5 horses on the dyno. ive seen dyno sheets that have 3 back to back runs and will fluctuate between 5-10 horses just on that. i'd say stick with the stock intake unless you like the look and sound of aftermarket CAIs.

i drank the koolaid a couple years ago when i first got my GT and spent like 700 or so on a brand new SCT tuner with BAMA tunes and JLT carbon fiber CAI. if i had it to do over again, id buy a used tuner, unlock it, and get an AED tune. my wife likes the GT500 axles backs so that's a plus but i have still have cats/resonators. when i get home i'll be going ORX and resonator delete, then i think that will be the perfect sound im looking for.

i liked my Boss intake and with the 3.73s its hard to tell you lose torque, even though its not that much. but since prices have gone up on that, i dont find it to be worth it anymore unless you can find a used one. i also think that the Boss intake is better for N/A than boosted with a centri...just my opinion after talking with Shaun about it.

i like my 3.73 gears, they are a blast to drive N/A but they suck boosted so i'm changing mine out for some 3.31s. again, if you're ok with used, go that route. they arent hard to find between svtp and corral.net, ive seen a few in the past couple weeks.

congrats on the new ride.

Why do your 3.73s suck with boosted application? Why not jump down to 3.55s? Not a big enough drop?


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