Adam 2kSS

im ordering a 12 bolt tomorrow and am trying to decide what gears to get. how much streetability would 4.30 gears have? i know there wouldnt be much power from a highway punch, but down low it would be a kickin the pants. i only run 1/8 mile so i know i will be in 4th in the 1/8th. what do yall think

14u2nv

I have 4.10s in my 12 bolt in my 99 SS and its actually easier to drive then with the stock 3.42s. When I am on the highway in 6th gear I don't have to downshift to pass a car. 6th gear is actually usable. Pulling away from a light (standstill) is easier to. My RAM clutch has some chatter due to the aggressive 6130 disk and the gears make it easier to start moving. I would bet the 4.30s would be even sweeter. You may have to grab 5th in the 1/4 mile though, depending on your combo's mph potential. You can forget about traction on the street though. I spin through 3rd on street tires with my 4.10s, 4.30s would be worse. I would think you'll need at least drag radials for daily driving, and they won't hold when you hammer it.

Hardtop

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Got 4.30's in my car and they are great on the street and better at the track.

Bruce

Cal

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I have 4.11's, but if I never planned to do the quarter mile, I'd get 4.56's. For street racing between lights, you can't go anywhere near a quarter mile anyway.

383ss

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loved my 4.56's for the track and street, but there are probably not for everyone. was at about 6500 in 4th at 123mph in the 1/4. switching to 4.10's for my new added power