I think I can speak for him on this one, just do it!!
Um...well...you know what I mean
Traction with 4:10's
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Traction with 4:10's
I have been considering a gear change, while speaking with chuck cow from Westchester Corvette He thought that I should come to the forums to get the explanation of how I would get better traction with the 4:10's than I do with the stock I believe he stated the "spinmonster" had a good detailed explanation I have 431 hp and 420tq at the rear wheels
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'11-'12
Allow me to quote the Monster of Spin:
"The fact is that gears slow down the rate of rotation of the tires at any particular rpm and after the sudden TQ spin the car will hook faster with 4.10's than 3.42's. Gears help you hook. 60' times fall when you have gears. I spin less with 4.10s than with 3.42's. It breaks them loose more often but it results in shorter burnouts."
Chuck is right about this and his 4.10 rear is awesome. I have one in my car and it is the single best mod I ever did. The fun factor is unbelievable. Take a look at Welcome2Try's thread about his new cam mod. In it, he explains his runs against Hoffie who has the almost identical mods except gears.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1745501
Dont hesitate, you will love the gears. JUST DO IT!!
"The fact is that gears slow down the rate of rotation of the tires at any particular rpm and after the sudden TQ spin the car will hook faster with 4.10's than 3.42's. Gears help you hook. 60' times fall when you have gears. I spin less with 4.10s than with 3.42's. It breaks them loose more often but it results in shorter burnouts."
Chuck is right about this and his 4.10 rear is awesome. I have one in my car and it is the single best mod I ever did. The fun factor is unbelievable. Take a look at Welcome2Try's thread about his new cam mod. In it, he explains his runs against Hoffie who has the almost identical mods except gears.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1745501
Dont hesitate, you will love the gears. JUST DO IT!!
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Allow me to quote the Monster of Spin:
"The fact is that gears slow down the rate of rotation of the tires at any particular rpm and after the sudden TQ spin the car will hook faster with 4.10's than 3.42's. Gears help you hook. 60' times fall when you have gears. I spin less with 4.10s than with 3.42's. It breaks them loose more often but it results in shorter burnouts."
Chuck is right about this and his 4.10 rear is awesome. I have one in my car and it is the single best mod I ever did. The fun factor is unbelievable. Take a look at Welcome2Try's thread about his new cam mod. In it, he explains his runs against Hoffie who has the almost identical mods except gears.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1745501
Dont hesitate, you will love the gears. JUST DO IT!!
"The fact is that gears slow down the rate of rotation of the tires at any particular rpm and after the sudden TQ spin the car will hook faster with 4.10's than 3.42's. Gears help you hook. 60' times fall when you have gears. I spin less with 4.10s than with 3.42's. It breaks them loose more often but it results in shorter burnouts."
Chuck is right about this and his 4.10 rear is awesome. I have one in my car and it is the single best mod I ever did. The fun factor is unbelievable. Take a look at Welcome2Try's thread about his new cam mod. In it, he explains his runs against Hoffie who has the almost identical mods except gears.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1745501
Dont hesitate, you will love the gears. JUST DO IT!!
Like the man said - JUST DO IT!!
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St. Jude Donor '08
read my thread...just scroll down you will find it.."Wow, cam swap results with under drive pulley swap" read post #24, that should put your concern to rest..
And yes chuck installed my 4.10's very happy no issues so far..been 6 months and a lot of hard launches..
And yes chuck installed my 4.10's very happy no issues so far..been 6 months and a lot of hard launches..
Last edited by welcome2try; Jul 8, 2007 at 12:07 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Uh....THANKS FRANK.... i think.....
Uh....THANKS FRANK.... i think.....
We've got a bunch of rears in stock...Call me and let me know if you're interested.....
STAY TUNED!
Chuck CoW
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