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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Second speedo gear question

If I had 2.77 gears, and now I have 3.27 gears, but I temporarily use the 2.77 speedo gear combo, how will that effect the speedo?

Off higher, or off lower? It seems so obvious but my brain hurts!


...I need my TC lock-up control! the wrong gears will work for THAT at least!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 lsd 10 bolt
The speedometer will read higher than you are actually traveling. About 18% faster.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Mine reads lower that I am actually travelling, and I went from 3.08s to 3.42s using the stock speedo sensor.


If I am going 30mph according to my speedo, I am actually travelling at 39 mph
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