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Old 09-27-2008, 01:09 AM
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Should I trap in 3rd or 4th on the Z06? Seems like I'll redline it if I don't shift, but I think that's killing my trap when I do.

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Old 09-27-2008, 09:51 AM
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On stock gears you should be crossing in 4th for sure.
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4th, 3rd runs out around 99mph...
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OK just making sure.

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you should trap low 100. like 115-117mph
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Even my 390 gear with mn12 tranny crosses in 4th

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Originally Posted by pittman
Even my 390 gear with mn12 tranny crosses in 4th

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4.10 gears go thru the traps @ around 7000rpms in 4th gear @ 134mph on a 26.4" tire.
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Originally Posted by robz*
4.10 gears go thru the traps @ around 7000rpms in 4th gear @ 134mph on a 26.4" tire.
Well then...I am going to a 410 gear..cause I want to trap 134 mph too...LOL

YOUR DRIVING AN ANIMAL ROB !!!

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Originally Posted by Azrael
4th, 3rd runs out around 99mph...
99mph? i would have thought 102 or so...6600 in 3rd gear....i just have my limiter bumped to 6800 and i go 104 in 3rd
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4th gear for sure



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