M Mathews

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2000 camaro, stk. susp. 28x10.5/ 275DR, 427LS, 8500 rpms, Glide 1.80 low gear, 118mm turbo. Going to be running 1/8th mile. Whats your opinions?

chief455

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4.56 based on your info

brokeTA

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Really?


Based on the limited info I would be looking at a 3.50 or numerically lower gear. Alot of factors come into play when selecting the gearing though.

projectcam

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Why are you using suck a big turbo for eighth mile racing? just a question not implying it won't work, seems like a smaller turbo would make more usable power and spool faster.

chief455

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I don't think we have enough data to pick a gear - but what he gave us:

1/8 mile
8500 rpm
2 speed auto
28" tire

427 with big turbo (800hp?)
This is a drag race combo and 1/4 mile or street driving were not mentioned.

3.50 gears with a 28" tire would have his rpm too low to cross the traps at peak hp in the 1/8th.

I like 3.50 or numerically lower for a street car.

here, have fun:
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm

ss1

iTrader: (32)

118mm turbo....really? Sounds pretty big to me.

95killerz

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I was thinking 4.56 or at least 4.10 with a 28" tire and only running 1/8 mile

jim ravencraft

Hi,
wallace racing calculator or others can help!!!! Mr. Sam strano, could give good insight--- stranoparts.com. Best of luck and have a blessed day......jim