We call that the "cat claw"

 

Definitely love the 4:10's, probably the best overall mod Ive done...

and dont forget the ECS license plate frame..definitely adds some RWHP...even better then the stickers..somebody stole mine off the car and left my plate......so I know its true

 

Gears are definitely one of the best mods to do early on! Great SOTP feeling

 

How would you know? Aren't you running stock gears Mike.

 

You know better than that . Went to 4.10s then down to 3.73s - better for the road courses.

 

I know. I'm kidding. From stock 3.42's to 4.10's to 3.73's. No more gears left for you to try.

 

well then switch to a MN12

BTW - I did the exact same gear move. 3.42 to 4.10 to 3.73. My driving went from around town to 1/4 mile racing to road courses.

 

How much higher are your freeway cruising rpms? Stock gears in 6th gear, 90mph is just about 2,000k rpms exactly. What are you at with 4:10's and 3:73's?

Most of my drivings is highway driving between 70 and 90mph and I love my gas milage. But when people says, "...best mod I've done so far..." it makes me scratch my head and go hmmm.

Anyone want to give me a ride in their 4:10-gear-having vette?

-Steve

 

i will if and when i get my car back, i am in annapolis MD

 

Sweet. I'm a PG County cop. I will trade you one ride in your vette for one get-out-of-a-speeding-ticket-free card good only in the county.

-Steve

 

I have 3:90's will that do?

 

ok , geico called me today and said my car is not totaled. probably going to be 3-4 weeks before i get it back is his guess.

i will send you a pm so we can make this 4:10 ride happen when i get my car back


~ nick

 

yeah you should buy stock in your choice of tire company with 4.10's lol

Not a street gear AT ALL

 

Yes. Yes it will. Pm sent.

 

That is not necessarily true. What it comes down to is driving style and horse power, but many corvette owners have no issues with driving on the street with 4.10 gears.

I personally ran 4.10 gears for 1 year. At the time I was using them for street, 1/4 mile and road racing. My car had 460 rwhp. If it wasnt for falling in love with road racing and focusing all my energy in that I would have kept them. I never had an issue on the street you just need to adjust your driving style.

 

well said WW, I am pretty much a street car and I have absolutely no issues with them. You are correct its about adjusting your driving style. You do an H/C package and 4:10s its a different car

 

I've got 4.10's and I drive on the street all the time ...and I'd say I've got a bit more than just H/C.

 

what about gas mileage

 

went down to 26 mpg , used to be 28

 

Let's see...a 10% loss in gas mileage verses a 50% increase in smile ...I'll let you decide.