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      08-10-2009, 05:08 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by mimsterzx7r View Post
I have heard this too, the extra shift would take time off your over all 0-60 time, so 3.91 would be quicker in a drag race. But are the 4.10 gears worth it for the extra visceral kick you get form putting more torque to the ground.
Truth is few people do 0-60 acceleration runs all that often - the 4.10s give you stronger rolling acceleration for passing/merging maneuvers, which is why most people are nuts about them.
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