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Old 08-31-2010   #1
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Re: stock tranny question

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One other tid-bit. The GVR4 first used to be a pretty popular "upgrade" as it was a taller gear. While it may be taller, I've read in quite a few places that the gear itself is actually weaker than the stock DSM 1st gear, and will become the weak point of your tranny. So keep that in mind if you ever are considering the GVR4 1st gear "upgrade".
I was told by Jon from TRE when I bought my transmission that the GVR-4 1st was thinner in width, which is why it is considered weaker.
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