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Old 07-28-2003, 05:30 PM
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Default Gear install and ration reccomendations??

Well after some semi- disappointing runs at the track I think I'm due for a gear swap. I ran a 12.37 @ 110 with a 1.7 sec 60' on nitto's with my 2:73 rear, 26" tall tires. Other mods are in my sig. I went through the traps at about 4700 rpm.

First question- What do you guys think would be the optimal gear for my setup?

Second question- I'd like to do the gear install myself but have never attempted one before- do you know of any good recources (sites, books, articles)?

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Old 07-28-2003, 09:04 PM
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get 4.11's. i would take it somewhere and hae the gear swap done.
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With your power levels, I'd recommend 3.73s. Here's a link to an install guide that I used to do mine the first time:

http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?s...=0&thold=0
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Get it done by a pro. This is not a do-it-yourself pick up job. Do you like the piercing sound of a large industrial drill? That's what your botched install will sound like while driving around.
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Hey PAGreg, how did your install go- any troubles?
Last couple of trips to the track I trapped at 111.50 mph at 5000 rpm (26" tire). Anyone know where in the RPM band 3:73's would put me as opposed to 3:42's? Also, just ordered a NX wet kit, but I won't be spraying off the line.




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