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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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I have a lpe head and cam car 500 hp added headers and high flow cats and x pipe, lpe is going to pick up next week to add 2800 tq converter and retune. car has proplem with traction now but I was thinking about adding a gear now rather then later, I will be adding drag tires soon what gear to add 3.42 .3.73 or 3.90 . I only get to track about 6 time a year. but I am looking for best et. I do not like to be beat. the car is very fast now and can not hook up tell mid way through 2nd. thanks for your input.
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if you are already traction limited, whats the point of getting more agressive gears?
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at least 3.73's
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I would say the 3.73 as well. That way it will still be a decent hwy car if you ever use it for that. The 3.90 would be the best for the quarter mile of course, but if you only go 6 times a year then I would say 3.73.
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