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Originally Posted by Suds
Here are some calculations for a 6MT.
A plus is the torque at the wheels is increased by the gear ratio change.
3.48/3.08=13% added across the board
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In real world driving the lower gearing will get you into the power band much quicker making it feel like the throttle is so very responsive. You will have to shift sooner (mph) because you will also run out of your gears sooner but that is a welcome trade-off.