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

difference in gears?

Old May 23, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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i'm new to the LT1 world, i just bought a 93 Z28 6 speed, and i'm wondering what gears to buy, and what type of difference am I looking at?
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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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Go for 4.10s if you want to have a hell of a lot of fun.

If you want to keep some good gas mileage and have highway speeds bearable, go with 3.73s.

If it were me, I'd have 4.10s. They're just too much fun not to go with.
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what will 4.10's give me?? more torque, better 1/4 ET?
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Originally Posted by allenk
what will 4.10's give me?? more torque, better 1/4 ET?
gears don't do anything power-wise. They simply allow you to go through the RPM band quicker, which improves your ability to get off the line and accelerate much faster. They should improve your E/T by a few tenths.
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