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what is the best overall (stret ,drag and top speed ) rear end ratio??

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Old 02-16-2005, 06:05 AM
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what is the best overall (stret ,drag and top speed ) rear end ratio??

i have 3.42 now .buying moser 12 bolts what ratio should i go for??



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I guarantee you everyone will say 4.11s with what you have done.
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3.89 But you will need a 9" for that.
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
3.89 But you will need a 9" for that.
3.89 never heard of that ratio before...where do you find it!!??
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With an OD I would go 3.73 or 4.10 depending on tire height. If the tires were 28" or taller I would go 4.10, 26/27 probably a 3.73. All depends on how the car feels now.
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Originally Posted by SLP/Drew
3.89 never heard of that ratio before...where do you find it!!??
It is a ratio for a 9" rear.
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
It is a ratio for a 9" rear.
If you are planning on futher mods I would go with 3.73 for 12 bolt and if ford 3.90 ratios
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Even with 430's and an m6 it still go as fast as you want in 6th.




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