Gearhead poll....
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Re: Gearhead poll.... (OHSIXX)
ohsixx, i'm no gear expert but all the people i've ever heard suggest you go up at least half a point or you won't notice any significant difference. in your case, a 3.55:1 would be the minimum recommended jump. i can't verify this since i have never done this swap. i personally, am keeping my nice, tall gears for cruising and will rely on a doug nash to get the acceleration i'm currently lacking.
Drifting
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
Re: Gearhead poll.... (Gordonm)
I'm with you Gordon- 3.7 rears with Tremec 5 speed(.66 OD)
I can drive almost anywhere in 5th and If I want to nail it, just drop it back 3 cogs. :D :D
I can drive almost anywhere in 5th and If I want to nail it, just drop it back 3 cogs. :D :D
Drifting
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From: N.Y
Re: Gearhead poll.... (SuprJames)
3.55's. I don't get traction with these, so what's the point in going to a shorter gear?
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From: Taylor Michigan
Re: Gearhead poll.... (verskel)
I love the launch of the stiffer gear of the 4 series. I used 4.11 in my 61, and the 62 below has 4.56. I`m not planning on going a buck fifty in that car. :lol:
SuprJames, if you change to a 4 series gear you wont have all that wheel spin and besides the car will be quicker. :thumbs:
[Modified by Ironcross, 11:49 AM 4/28/2004]
SuprJames, if you change to a 4 series gear you wont have all that wheel spin and besides the car will be quicker. :thumbs:
[Modified by Ironcross, 11:49 AM 4/28/2004]
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Re: Gearhead poll.... (Ironcross)
I love the launch of the stiffer gear of the 4 series. I used 4.11 in my 61, and the 62 below has 4.56. I`m not planning on going a buck fiftyin that car. :lol:
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I just installed a 700r4, full manual valve body, reverse shift pattern, 3500 stall converter. I also enjoy "cruisin'" with the car, but got tired of 65mph @ 4000 rpm. I have no intentions of doing 150mph (maybe in the 1/4 mile one day :D )
[Modified by lotahp, 8:52 AM 4/28/2004]
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From: Taylor Michigan
Re: Gearhead poll.... (SuprJames)
SuprJames, if you change the gear to a 4 series you will get away from the wheel spin. :thumbs:
3.55's. I don't get traction with these, so what's the point in going to a shorter gear?
