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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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on my civette the car is running consistant 11.1 to 11.3 with a not so strong clutch......im fixing to put a new twin disc clutch in and i wanted to know what gearset has been the best for everyone.....would rally like the car in the mid 10's...

specs on car
LSX 90mm intake
LS2 throttle body
LG longtube street headers
Maniflow twin 2.5 in (ricer)mufflers
232, 234 .597 comp cam
hp tuned by dynospeed in memphis
(ALL motor) 405whp 390ft lbs
(200 shot) 547 whp 609ft lbs
fully stock tranny and rearend from a 2000 c5
car weighs 3000lbs with driver

any ideas?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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if you have a vette rear, the tallest gear available for you from what I know would be a 4.10

with 26" tires and 7000rpm that is 128mph which is more then you will need on motor. On the jug you will need more tire, or 3.90, maybe 3.73 gears.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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im running 26x 10.50's now
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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that looks like a fun toy
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