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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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What rpm are you at cruizing on the highway at 70. With my 3.42's at 70mph is shows about 2k. Still waiting for my 3.73 gears to show up at my door.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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2k on my 3.73's
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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Same here about 2K @ 70mph.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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around 2k with my 3.73's and 31.6" diameter tires
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 06:13 AM
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I run just a hair over 2k at 70 with the 285/50/18.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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IF I did my math correctly, it should only raise your RPMs at 70 mph by around 175 to 200 rpms.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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1800 @70mph w/33" bfg
2000 @80mph
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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67 @2000 rpm stock tires
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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http://www.gafba.com/calculators/ringgear.asp?mode=ntr

That should give you all the info you need. Use the tranny that is already selected (GM AT/MX0).
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