Good gear/converter combo?
06-29-2005, 10:47 AM
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Good gear/converter combo? I just got a fairly new motor for my car, so I am trying to stay out of it for now. I have a set of 4.10's to go in my stock rear. My car is a daily driver with a stocktranny. I know I will need a cooler, but what will be a good stall to go with to keep me good on the street and at the track?
06-29-2005, 11:33 AM
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well your going to find out that 4.11's isnt the greatest for the street due to higher rpm cruise on the highway and lower gas milage. Of corse a 3.73 would be better but if your set on 4.11 you would need a converter around 3,800 and up. You would want to pic a higher str to keep it from fealing loose.. im sure others would agree.. The all around street/track stall/gear combo is a 3,500 and 3.73.
06-29-2005, 11:45 AM
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I like the gm 342s i felt they were the best matched for street strip action and drivablity , I also had a 3800 stall and it was a great combo.. 410s is alittle to low in my eyes but i guess it depends what your doing to your car for mods.. Ill bet your car will run better #s with higher gears and higher stall ... with 410s and a converter you will have a hard time finding traction....
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4.10s are a big gear for street. 3.73s are just right for maximum track while still being OK on the street IMO. 3.42s are just right for me, as I dont want to be over 2500 RPMs while cruising on the interstate. When I had 2.73s my 3200 stall was very nice. Now that I've got 3.42s I think a 3800 would be perfect, as my 4000 is a touch too loose, but nothing I cant deal with. With 4.10s anything will feel tight, so go ahead and get a 4400 stall and enjoy.
06-29-2005, 01:01 PM
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Thanks guys for all the input, I will do some homwwork on the gear choice. The reasoni said 4.10 is my buddy had a good price on a set. My car feels good now, but needs a bigger stall for sure. I just wanted to get some advice on how well the "deal" gear would work or if I would be better off payin full price. Will my stock rear and tranny hold up ok with nothing more than bolt ons , canverter/gear?
06-29-2005, 02:06 PM
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wait for group purchaces on thoes and you'll save a bit. My suggestion is to get the converter first, if you look in the sponsor area fuddle racing still has a deal on converters and you can pick your stall and str.
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no prob, i want to upgrade my converter to a 3,800 or so and was looking myself. I like many others will suggest that you dont go under 3,500 otherwise you will probably want to upgrade later.
