C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Trying to make a decision here.I'm running on an airstrip with a marked quarter mile before taking it to the strip. 383 Lingenfelter 440+/- with as best as I can tell 3.54 rear. here's the problem.In third I'm getting 112/114 @5500 with some road left. I'm also dropping off the power band.If I shift it takes time and costs et's. I'm not expecting miracles as I think I'm getting close to being maxed out but was wondering what would be the result of going to a 2.59 rear? I would still be on the cam in third with no need to shift.With the 3000 stall converter launch wouldn't be significantly changed,second would hold a little longer and so on.Guru's opinions please. Oh,275 40 17's on an '87.it's an auto

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Didnt catch if you have an auto or not..2.59 with an auto you may not even hit 3rd. Id take it to a real track and see what happens before you change anything.
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