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Topic: Is a chip needed with 3.73 gear install?
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-22-2001 05:28 PM
   
I would really love to change my gears out soon, but one issue comes to mind. What I am concerned about are the shift points. On a manual car this is no problem, but with an auto, is there a problem? Is the tranny going to get all confused because it is set up for 3.23 gears and I am running 3.73's, or will it just shift at the set rpm no matter what? I am planning on getting a chip down the road, but if I need one at the time I switch to 3.73's, then I need to plan for that money wise. If this is the case, would it make sense to get the chip first, save for the gears, install the gears, and then have the chip reburned? Another quick question while I have your attention  Will a shift kit change my shift points, or is a new or reburned chip the only thing that can do that. Is there no need for a shift kit if you get a good chip? Thanks again for answering all of my questions! I never get flamed at M&M, which is why I like it here!
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 2542
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-22-2001 06:28 PM
The one thing I've always heard from those who get chips...Wait till you have everything on your car that you want, then get the chip. This will maximize the chip's usefulness to all the components you've installed...and it'll save you money on having to get the thing reburned (which isn't cheap). ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
'76 Cobra--project
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-22-2001 10:38 PM
In the newer model cars, you will need to get a chip or speedo-calibrator when you change your gears. Otherwise your speedometer will not read correctly. Just don't ask me what year that started...Mike
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 588
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-23-2001 12:15 AM
Electronic overdrive automatic transmissions require a chip to use 3.73 or steeper gears. The chip can calibrate the speedometer also. You will need a chip.------------------
Randy Thornton
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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Blu Dawg
Journeyman Posts: 60
From: Texas
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-07-2001 08:54 AM
what about changing the speedo gear like on a '94-'98??------------------
Brad H.
Blue '68 Cali. Special, 3.50's in a disk break 9 in., 4-bolt main SVO 351W w/3.750 stroke crank, 6.250 h-beam rods, 10.5:1 comp, 9 in. convertor C-4 Best time motor 11.40 @116.87 (7.23 @95 1/8)
Best N2O 10.60 @127 (6.76 @103 1/8)
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