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3.73 gears?

Ricksquickviii
February 12th, 2006, 09:23 AM
Hi,


I install new 3.73 rear end a year or so ago, since then the car has not been on any long trips, anyone would know if I drove the car on a 1000 mile trip straight thru would it be hard on it?

Rick

mespock
February 12th, 2006, 09:31 AM
Brent (brentalan) drove his Mark VIII from NJ to Chicago for the BBQ. I know he has 3.73 gears in his. So that would qualify for a 1000 mile drive.

Dominus
February 12th, 2006, 09:31 AM
Do you still have your old rear end? Is it a Trac Loc?

Sergmark
February 12th, 2006, 09:46 AM
Rick
Not a problem WE have overdrive....:cool: :cool:

Ricksquickviii
February 12th, 2006, 01:31 PM
old rear end was sold sorry

Grifter
February 12th, 2006, 02:44 PM
are you asking if its going to be hard on the car to drive 1000 miles with 3.73's?
no, it will be fine. you will pull a few more RPMS than stock for a longer time, but nothing to worry about. go for it! you will love passing people with them though :)

Ricksquickviii
February 12th, 2006, 06:42 PM
everyone, thanks for the info!

Roadboss
February 12th, 2006, 08:26 PM
You will have no problems what so ever. I have them and only turn about 2600 Rpm @73 MPH

Frogman
February 13th, 2006, 09:56 AM
3.73 @ 80 on Stock height tires.

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JC1994
February 16th, 2006, 10:21 PM
I drove my car to Indy and back last July over 1400 miles round trip, no problems. :D

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