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Old 01-02-2015, 03:52 AM
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I'm going to be boosting my car this winter, it currently has 4.10 in it right now which I heard isn't good for boosted cars. It's a 6 speed with a Ford 9" and I was wondering what's the best gear to run, was thinking maybe 3.73 or even a 3.50
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i run a 3.23....4.10 inst a bad gear just a little short for a turbo car
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If you're gonna keep the t56 you should get 3.23 like s-350 said.
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I would just think a lower numerical gear would keep the car in boost longer where 4.10 would just accelerate too fast
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I'm doing a 3.23/3.42 on my auto 347/s475 car
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What about 3.73s? Is that too much gear? My uncle has some 4.10s in a turbo tbss and down lower he is blowing thru the tires!
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In my 750whp TT C6 I gained .2 and 4mph by changing from a 3.90 to a 3.42. That was the ONLY change made to the car. Obviously it loved it as it was staying in its peak torque longer in the lower gears.
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They make a 3.70 and a 3.50 gear for my ford 9". Kinda leaning more torwards the 3.50
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I'm going 354 in my pt88 s60
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Running 3.23 in my 10 bolt t56 car. Love it. But opted for the 3.50 for the 9in.
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Same issue. i currently have 4.10 which I used with nitrous and a 6 spd. I have now boosted and swapped in a 4L80 transmission. I am thinking about going to a 3.55



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