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10-13-2013, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Plano
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3.31 gears
So my 2012 has tall 3.31 gears from the factory, my old 2012 had 3.73's already installed when I got the car.. I'm wondering how much of a difference in acceleration there is on a street car with bolt ons, or how much power you need to make to narrow the gap.
Basically, I'm savoring my 17.5mpg and wondering if it is worth the change. (Don't really plan on tracking the car)
Thanks for the input guys!
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10-13-2013, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Coppell
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[QUOTE=lolvtec;53250]So my 2012 has tall 3.31 gears from the factory, my old 2012 had 3.73's already installed when I got the car.. I'm wondering how much of a difference in acceleration there is on a street car with bolt ons, or how much power you need to make to narrow the gap.
Basically, I'm savoring my 17.5mpg and wondering if it is worth the change. (Don't really plan on tracking
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10-13-2013, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Plano
Age: 39
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Think your comment got cut off jng?
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10-13-2013, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Gainesville,Tx
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Ive ran 3:73 cars from a dig they are quicker. On the hwy bout the same. I pull little i think because of not having to shift.
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10-13-2013, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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3.73s will help you more in the low end and low speed. I think 3.55 is a good median gear, but 3.31s definitely are nice to try and save a little gas sometimes.
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10-13-2013, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Roanoke, Texas
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I've been thinking on this for quite a while. I'll probably wait to get rid of my 3:31s for some 3:73s after I can quit daily driving it. I like my weekly average of 22-23mph right now.
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10-13-2013, 11:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: FT Worth, TX
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There are many factors that you have to think of on gearing. Tire size (which can change), end result of the car and power level, what you want to do with the car. i know for my car and the tire i am running and the power level i look to achieve 3:73's are the best for right now.
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10-14-2013, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Cedar Hill
Age: 37
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I wanted to change my gears until I realized I can spin through third with my 3.31s. So I'm sticking with them for now.
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94 F150 302
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10-14-2013, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Coppell
Age: 38
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* keep your gears.
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