Are 4.10's for me?
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Are 4.10's for me?
Trust me, I've read hundreds of threads on 4.10s (I have an M6) and their benefits. However I am not so sure if they are good on an otherwise stock (drivetrain) f body?
Right now I have mods in sig, and will soon have full bolt ons (I just need a UD pulley and LS6 intake.) I am then spending a couple G's for the full UMI/Strano/Koni suspension kit. After that, in a year or two, get a Nitrous set up (just a 100 shot) sine the car is my DD, and I can drive it DD with no extra power wear on it, like a Cam or FI would.
The reason I ask is, I've actually heard people saying their car was actually SLOWER after a 4.10 gear install. They say they felt like it was faster because if the torque feel, but times shower they got slower.
I ask because I want to know if they are right for me. I'll be stock other than the future N20. Do 4.10s do better for modded HP cars? I hear if not modded then the 4.10's won't do much after 2nd gear?
Just trying to see if they are right for me. Thanks. Maybe clear up how the benefit certain cars.
Right now I have mods in sig, and will soon have full bolt ons (I just need a UD pulley and LS6 intake.) I am then spending a couple G's for the full UMI/Strano/Koni suspension kit. After that, in a year or two, get a Nitrous set up (just a 100 shot) sine the car is my DD, and I can drive it DD with no extra power wear on it, like a Cam or FI would.
The reason I ask is, I've actually heard people saying their car was actually SLOWER after a 4.10 gear install. They say they felt like it was faster because if the torque feel, but times shower they got slower.
I ask because I want to know if they are right for me. I'll be stock other than the future N20. Do 4.10s do better for modded HP cars? I hear if not modded then the 4.10's won't do much after 2nd gear?
Just trying to see if they are right for me. Thanks. Maybe clear up how the benefit certain cars.
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I have an 01 SS, the only mod so far is a lid and 4.10 gears. It is definatly a lot faster now than before the gears. I do not recommend Richmond gears because they whine, I get a headache if I drive my car more than 30 minutes. I'm probably going to go to a 3.73 when I get a new rearend, I havn't decided yet.
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I'd get them if you are talking about an aftermarket rear end. They provide an advantage over stock gears all of the time. You'll definitely feel the difference. If you're in a stock rear end I'd wait. They work ok in some but break frequently--especially when you have traction.
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Thanks for he advice. I was just worried as I remember a few people saying that their car actually got slower with the gears... I was just wondering if it was a certain speed (like a roll) considering it is known to shave seconds off a 1.4 mile time. It confused me.
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Sorry to hijack your thread . But arent 4.10s harder on a stock 10 bolt? Mine puts out decent power and I would worried that making it easier for the motor to spin the wheels would equal more strain on the already weak rear end. I want 4.10s becuase with my cam and clutch driving my car in traffic, launching is a fine line between stalling it and peeling out, she wants to be aggressive. 4.10s would definitly help there but wouldnt be worth it if they cause more strain on my 10 bolt.
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thats just me tho
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Its not so much that the 4.10s cant be used on a juiced car, but you may need a bigger tire. I am running 4.30s, and I will be fine on cam, but once I spray I will need a 28" tire to stay in 4th probably.