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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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200 to spend. which to get?

So i have 200 to spend and i can either buy a xcal3 from a guy or get my truck regeared. i just would have to buy the gears since my gf dad will do the work for free.

truck is a 06 5.4 2wd with a 6in lift on 35 bfg muds. it has the 3:55ls.

whick would i see the most out of first.

and another question with the xcal3 canned tunes will a aem intake work with it.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I don't know if I'm the only one who fins that funny, but 3.55s with 35s, I'd go with gears.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 05Flynt
So i have 200 to spend and i can either buy a xcal3 from a guy or get my truck regeared. i just would have to buy the gears since my gf dad will do the work for free.

truck is a 06 5.4 2wd with a 6in lift on 35 bfg muds. it has the 3:55ls.

whick would i see the most out of first.

and another question with the xcal3 canned tunes will a aem intake work with it.
Lets see your truck
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Lets see your truck
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Another vote for gears. It seems people on here are struggling with the 3.73's on 35's.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Do the gears!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Hook 'Em
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Definately would be best to get the gears done especially if you decide to get bigger tires down the road.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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i dont really think it stuggles but i do want them. it was lifted from ford so im guessing they didnt regear since it wasnt listed.

here is a pic before i put the bfg m/t on it.

 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Gears
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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You wont get everything you need for gears for $200...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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You wont get everything you need for gears for $200...
well i know that but the gears are 190 plus i need the oil,silicon,pinion seal. so it will be more then 200 but ill make do.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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thats what i was gonna say 200$ is a damn good deal for gears. Are you getting them installed or doing them your self?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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thats what i was gonna say 200$ is a damn good deal for gears. Are you getting them installed or doing them your self?
my girlfriends dad does gears for a living so he is doing them at his house for free.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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I'd do the tuner. $200 is a really cheap price. you can always scrounge up the money for gears later...most tuners run $350 or more
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Do the gears!
Aggieland? Doesn't Texas Tech own that now?
 
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