Custom rear gear
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From: LI, NY
2003 c230k
Custom rear gear
Now that I have the 3.67:1 rear in my car (or 3.69 as some people call it) and all things are running fine. Cruise control was a lil wacky at first. I am looking to get the gains I originally expected.
HISTORY
The jump the 2002's get is what I am looking for.
2002 has the 3.27:1
2003 has the 3.46:1 (i found out after doing a manual test w/ the rear in hand)
I got a 5.8% increase when I hoped for an 11% increase. The main thing is the illusion of torque due to the mechanical advantage. AND the reduction in top speed... (I wanted to USE 6th).
bottom line.... I NEED a customer rear gear to do this and I am hoping for a referral. I plan to mail out my 3.46:1 rear to where ever...
I am looking for a gear close to 3.88:1 or 3.90:1.
any help is good help,
Bryan
Ps.. my mileage did not go down the crapper as many thought.. I get 32mpg HWY w/o an issue.
HISTORY
The jump the 2002's get is what I am looking for.
2002 has the 3.27:1
2003 has the 3.46:1 (i found out after doing a manual test w/ the rear in hand)
I got a 5.8% increase when I hoped for an 11% increase. The main thing is the illusion of torque due to the mechanical advantage. AND the reduction in top speed... (I wanted to USE 6th).
bottom line.... I NEED a customer rear gear to do this and I am hoping for a referral. I plan to mail out my 3.46:1 rear to where ever...
I am looking for a gear close to 3.88:1 or 3.90:1.
any help is good help,
Bryan
Ps.. my mileage did not go down the crapper as many thought.. I get 32mpg HWY w/o an issue.
