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Old 06-12-2009, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaplin View Post
...with a 3.54, you will run out of 1st gear very quickly) and in 5th you can do 75 or 80 and be turning about 2700 (if my memory is correct).
I went with the 3.54 and the .64 Tremec and absolutely love it. I wouldn't change it. First gear lets you go slow with out hiccupping and 5th gear lets you do 68MPH at 2000RPM. If your engine is well-mannered at the low two thousands, then it's a wonderful combination.
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