Gear ratio recommendation!
08-30-2010, 08:17 PM
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Gear ratio recommendation! Getting ready to order a ford 9" and need help choosing a gear ratio. Currently running 3.42s. Right now Im trapping 121 and Im at about 4-4.5k when I cross using stock size tires. Thanks guys
08-30-2010, 08:23 PM
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Really? That short? I figured 3.7x maximum. I even thought about going with something a little taller, that way there would be more time in boost in between the 3-4 shift.
Im an m6, in case anyone didnt know. lol
Im an m6, in case anyone didnt know. lol
08-30-2010, 08:31 PM
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Damn, its kind of hard to predict how my setup will be next year. Ill be running more boost, a cam and meth so itll be very different from how it is now.
08-31-2010, 07:36 AM
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3.73 or 4.10 gears would be ideal now, but you could be on the limiter in 4th before the end of the track with another 150+ hp.
Maybe keep the rear for now, and do some easy passes with the new setup to see what the rpm's are going to be through the traps.
I made the mistake of going to 3.73's with my old sbc/procharger combo, but my current setup will likely make that 3.73 more ideal for 1/8 mile, LOL...
08-31-2010, 10:48 AM
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The rear is the only thing holding me back from 11s as is. I would imagine 600whp is a pretty good estimate, and I wont be going crazy with the cam since I wont spin it above 6500.
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