LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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i didt want to take the 342 out but i have a few weeks before i can get dyno time. everyone was right about the 292xfi cam it pulls hard 3500 to about 7.
whats the shift points on a 3.90 vs a 4.10 will it stay in 3rd in the 1320.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Whats size tire will you be running. Also are you a a4 or m6.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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6 speed 25.8 tall
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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I have to shift to 4th but I don't have a cam. You may just have to shift gears quicker than i do
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Old May 17, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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why dont you want to shift to 4th. I go with a 4.10 if i was you
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Old May 18, 2010 | 12:29 AM
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totally forgot to say that my car has 4.10s
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Old May 18, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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With that cam I would do 4.10's, at least.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 01:19 AM
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if your on a 10bolt, i would do 3.90 unless you are planning on replacing your rear sooner in the future. I always hear about 4.10's breaking the rear.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Not always true Joe. I've broken 4.10s on the street. The 7.5 is doomed when you start making power regardless imo
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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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just what im used to stock i was shifting 6000rpm 1st and second and trapped 6300 holding it in 3rd. im afraid of breaking the 10 bolt so i would roll it out slow out of the hole i was averageing 13.5-13.6 at 102 103 with 2.1 sixtys with longtubes and exhaust only. i guess whatever i find cheaper, i need some drive time this summer next year comes the 9 inch
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