what gearing does everyone recommend??

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  1. Ni4Ni3022 New Member

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    I have an 86 2.3 with an 87 turbo motor in it..... got alot of work done to it with all aftermarket internals and quite a few bolt ons. I put the 8.8 posi rear in it... what gearing would be best.... 3.73 or 4.10. Im not sure which one i want!!! lets hear what you think
    Ni4Ni3022, Oct 11, 2004
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  2. bhuff30 Founding Member

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    what transmission are you running? are you going to do much highway driving, or is this a drag only car?
    bhuff30, Oct 11, 2004
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    I vote the 3.73's but I don't know what you plan to do with it...
    Stinger, Oct 11, 2004
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  4. Ni4Ni3022 New Member

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    it will see the highway sometimes...but it deff. isnt my everyday car. I want to run it at the track and still be able to drive it places. The furthest i would go on the highway would be like 30 miles.
    Ni4Ni3022, Oct 11, 2004
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    still what transmission?
    Jquintel, Oct 11, 2004
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    T-5
    Ni4Ni3022, Oct 11, 2004
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    I got t-5 with 8.8 and 3:73s and drive it on the highway.
    tiny4lx, Oct 11, 2004
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