gear questions??
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Re: gear questions?? I have them and use it all the time - why not? Remember our six speeds only have a 2.66 first gear, so it's really not at all that crazy. It's actually *less* gearing than a mustang (3.36 first?) with 3.73 rear gears.
It's about the same as an a4 f-body with 4.00's (a hair less).
Highway gearing is awesome, at about 2200 at 70.
As for *traction* in first gear that's a different matter - it depends on your suspension, tire, and power level.
Chris
It's about the same as an a4 f-body with 4.00's (a hair less).
Highway gearing is awesome, at about 2200 at 70.
As for *traction* in first gear that's a different matter - it depends on your suspension, tire, and power level.
Chris
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Re: gear questions?? I am a quarter mile freak, so 4;56's are speaking my language, but I just want to mention:
1. remember driveshaft speed is astronomical over 100mph (dangerous)
2. use only synthetic rear end lube to keep gears from overheating
3. ring and pinion with 4;56's is weaker than with for example, 3;42's
I imagine 4;56's would be easier on clutch and tra
ns(wheelspin would lessen shock, and load)
I hope this is helpfull info.
1. remember driveshaft speed is astronomical over 100mph (dangerous)
2. use only synthetic rear end lube to keep gears from overheating
3. ring and pinion with 4;56's is weaker than with for example, 3;42's
I imagine 4;56's would be easier on clutch and tra
ns(wheelspin would lessen shock, and load)
I hope this is helpfull info.
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Re: gear questions?? I think its too much gear if you plan on driving it all over the place...if its strictly a track car thats fine...but if you want good acceleration on the street and the track and not be bothered by the dangers do a 4.10/4.11
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Re: gear questions?? Why would that be OK for the track but not the street? I don't go driving around town at 100 mph. If they are good enough for the track, they are good enough for the street. At least the way I drive, the street is less demanding on my drivetrain. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
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Re: gear questions?? 4.10's in my old 98SS M6 made 2nd gear feel like 1st gear with 3.42's.
I had a buddy with 96Z M6 had 4.56's. He could roll out in 3rd.
No biggie.
I have 4.10's in an A4. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I had a buddy with 96Z M6 had 4.56's. He could roll out in 3rd.
No biggie.
I have 4.10's in an A4. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: gear questions?? [quote]Originally posted by BIGBOS:
<strong>The driveshaft spins a lot faster...<hr></blockquote></strong>
So we should all run 2.73's then. Yes it spins faster, but what makes it suddenly "dangerous" with 4.56's?
I wouldn't run them with a stock driveshaft - but then if you are taking advantage of them the stock driveshaft won't last to long anyway <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> . My Denny's driveshaft is balanced to 9,0000 rpm - I can assure you I am coming no where near that - and there are much fancier driveshafts than what I have.
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thats one of them, they break a lot easier too...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Oh? Where they going in a stock rear? I wouldn't bother with that - but then, I wouldn't bother spending any money on a stock rear. I don't think my ford 9" mud paddle gears are in any danger at my power level.
[quote]Its not a bad thing to run them on the street, I would if I wanted to, but I don't want to...<hr></blockquote>
No one is suggesting you should - the response was because you intimated they were dangerous on the street, and by fiat declared them fit for track use only in your previous post.
Chris
<strong>The driveshaft spins a lot faster...<hr></blockquote></strong>
So we should all run 2.73's then. Yes it spins faster, but what makes it suddenly "dangerous" with 4.56's?
I wouldn't run them with a stock driveshaft - but then if you are taking advantage of them the stock driveshaft won't last to long anyway <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> . My Denny's driveshaft is balanced to 9,0000 rpm - I can assure you I am coming no where near that - and there are much fancier driveshafts than what I have.
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thats one of them, they break a lot easier too...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Oh? Where they going in a stock rear? I wouldn't bother with that - but then, I wouldn't bother spending any money on a stock rear. I don't think my ford 9" mud paddle gears are in any danger at my power level.
[quote]Its not a bad thing to run them on the street, I would if I wanted to, but I don't want to...<hr></blockquote>
No one is suggesting you should - the response was because you intimated they were dangerous on the street, and by fiat declared them fit for track use only in your previous post.
Chris
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Re: gear questions?? 70LS1 with a mild LS1 and 4;56 gears you would probably need 5th gear in the quarter mile. I dont know about you but I dont think powershifting into 5th is a good idea! Thats how I race so thats important. Using 4;56 on street would make first gear pretty useless. Dont want you to waste your time and money to be unhappy.