possible to keep gas mileage?
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From: north texas
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: LB9 305...350 or 383 coming soon
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
possible to keep gas mileage?
If I put a 4th genereation rear end with 3.42s and a better torque converter with like a 2400-2600 stall, will my car still be streetable and get decent gas mileage?? and also, who makes a good torque converter that isn't very expensive?? Its all stock now and has 2.73s. Any responses would help!! thank you!
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From: Pueblo Co
Car: 1989 C4
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 307
The tq converter depending on actual stall speed will reduce fuel economy slightly since it will slip to the rpm it stalls at. The 3.42 axle is a toss up. Your city milage should improve. Some people notice better hwy mileage since the RPM range they are in isnt bogging down the engine like the 2.73's do.
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