bozz3001

Getting alot of mix opinions from the local gear heads on what rear gear to use .. this is a new build and no dyno data , Just picked the motor up from the builder FBody car w/cage, 383 Stroker all Forged internals , AFR Heads, NOS plate 300 shot PowerGlide 1.76 Ratio w/Brake, car 3305lbs with me in it, 9inch rear on 28s. Car will be mostly a track car,
So what rear gear for 1/8 Racing would you use I have a 318,373,411,456 at my disposal or should I choose another ....thanks

a05c

Gear it for whatever RPM you want to go through the traps at.

bozz3001

engine builder said 6500 is the max rpm he recommends

Nostang

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4.56 will get you ~115mph in the 1/8. 4.11's 125mph. That is for 6500 rpms and some slippage from the converter.

Play around with this link
http://www.pszweb.com/car/gears.htm

JL ws-6

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4.30 gets my vote

01ssreda4

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That........

85Iroc

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Same. If that isn't an option I would choose the 4.11 if you're gonna be spraying a 300 shot often.

FMonster

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More info needed...like LS based or LT-1 based....intake cam exhaust and stall info needed...6500 max rpm on a full forged 383 build...seems docile to say the least and doesn't match up with a glide cage race car. ALLLL of these things are REALLY important to truly determine what gear you should try first.