Help the newbie go faster
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Help the newbie go faster
Hello All, I've been reading and reading the posts and learning a great deal about these awesome cars. Well, as with all my toys, the bug has bitten, I've owned this vette for a while now (23 days 
) and it's time to explore. I already ordered a Vararam Intake for it and this weekend will be changing plugs/wires/fluids. I am a big fan of gears, was thinking of a set of 4.10's, not really into the "top speed" thing I guess, more of a 0-100 guy. What is involved in this swap? (ie: speedo gear, recalibration) These cars are very new to me, I am use to playing with old school big blocks (see sig) however I will say this is by far the most impressive all around vehicle I have ever drove..Hands Down. I plan to do the exhaust and headers after reading the posts on this site however I am thinking the gears will give me more go for just starting out. I do not plan on changing the heads or cam if this makes a difference and 98.9% of the time this car will be driven like a baby if that matters at all. Look forward to any feedback given, Thanks.
) and it's time to explore. I already ordered a Vararam Intake for it and this weekend will be changing plugs/wires/fluids. I am a big fan of gears, was thinking of a set of 4.10's, not really into the "top speed" thing I guess, more of a 0-100 guy. What is involved in this swap? (ie: speedo gear, recalibration) These cars are very new to me, I am use to playing with old school big blocks (see sig) however I will say this is by far the most impressive all around vehicle I have ever drove..Hands Down. I plan to do the exhaust and headers after reading the posts on this site however I am thinking the gears will give me more go for just starting out. I do not plan on changing the heads or cam if this makes a difference and 98.9% of the time this car will be driven like a baby if that matters at all. Look forward to any feedback given, Thanks.
Last edited by Brokerin; Jul 11, 2005 at 05:08 PM.
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From: New Blue 9.80 @ 142MPH stock motor
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The mod bug will get you on these cars.
I would try to step back and think about what you really would do to the car so you don't end up replacing thing. The intake for example - if you ever go supercharged would have to go. The 4:10 gears - nice but if you start getting into big horsepower too much gear. Head and cam maybe but again forced induction might change a decision.
Some time up front will save some $$$ or at least make them go further.
I would try to step back and think about what you really would do to the car so you don't end up replacing thing. The intake for example - if you ever go supercharged would have to go. The 4:10 gears - nice but if you start getting into big horsepower too much gear. Head and cam maybe but again forced induction might change a decision.
Some time up front will save some $$$ or at least make them go further.
