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

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Lawhead
i have a decently quit exhaust system and I have heard as much as half a second on a gear swap and Drag Radials i have 2.73s in it now and just don't do the job
From what I've seen and heard, gaining half a second from a gear swap alone is uncommon. I wouldn't bet on that drastic of an increase in performance, even if you do have 2.73's.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Well this is what this guy said after he installed them so im going off what he said
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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I've got a 95z lt1 4l60e with 373 richmond gear.We run alot of 1/8th mile and im running a 9.06~9.18 depending on if the tranny shift's.when you change the gear make shure when they tune it the also do the tranny i got mine tuned but they did not reset the shift point's so it really has not helped me.I dynoed @ 263rwhp at 5275 rpm and 271tq at 4625 rpm.I'm average 14~16 in town 18~20 on highway and it it stock as far as the running gear.I had a set of 323's in it and was faster mph wise but slower et wise 9.35 @79mph.Mine turns 2700 @ 75mph with a 285/35/18 rear tire.I hope this help's you out
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