WS6FirebirdTA00
10-10-2004, 10:13 PM
ok so i wanna go with a cam somewhere around 230/235 .580-.590 i have a 6speed car. are the 3.42's ok or should i go with some 3.73's?
Gears & Axles - overgearing and undergearing
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SMOKIN01TA
10-11-2004, 12:00 AM
nothing less that 4.10's in a 6speed car.
chpmnsws6
10-11-2004, 12:24 AM
you have a 12 bolt or 9 inch? if not, don't waste your time
if you do, 4.56's if you plan on only going 124.... 4.30's if you plan on going faster :drive:
if you do, 4.56's if you plan on only going 124.... 4.30's if you plan on going faster :drive:
2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
10-11-2004, 05:38 AM
You should go with a much taller gear then a 3.42 in your M6. No lower then a 4.10. If i had a 6 speed I would have a 4.56. I would also wait until you have the money to buy a 12 bolt / 9" and get the gears then.
snoman
10-11-2004, 05:46 AM
ok so i wanna go with a cam somewhere around 230/235 .580-.590 i have a 6speed car. are the 3.42's ok or should i go with some 3.73's?
If you are going to get serious about running car on strip, I would get a 9 inch or even a 60 for it but if it will be mostly a cruiser with a occaisional run at the strip a 3.73 in current axle would be a good compromise.
If you are going to get serious about running car on strip, I would get a 9 inch or even a 60 for it but if it will be mostly a cruiser with a occaisional run at the strip a 3.73 in current axle would be a good compromise.
WS6FirebirdTA00
10-11-2004, 08:08 AM
im just worried about getting bucking from the cam with that low gear ratio in there. i might go with a different rear end eventually but im not sure.
snoman
10-11-2004, 08:27 AM
im just worried about getting bucking from the cam with that low gear ratio in there. i might go with a different rear end eventually but im not sure.
That cam will be easier to live with with a 3.73 installed than with a 3.42 and still keep it a good cruiser (if you want to keep it that way) and a good overall compromise.
That cam will be easier to live with with a 3.73 installed than with a 3.42 and still keep it a good cruiser (if you want to keep it that way) and a good overall compromise.