For my first mod under 500.00 I would like to install 4:10 gears. Everyone boasts on the performance increase off the line. I can only spend about $500.00/month on mods so I have to pick them carefully. I have a shop 200 miles away that can install anything. I just have to bring EVERYTHING they will need with me. I only need the GM gear kit which is about 350.00 for everything so the ad says. Does anyone know of any better prices. Should I mod something else first?
This is for street racing. We have a 3mile straight road by my house that everyone runs on.
2000 SS
Black
6Speed
K&N
Cut out
3 Square L7's 3 Earthquake 200d's Killer system.

 

4:10s will REALLY wake it up! Just remember to set another $360 aside to get the HPP3 your going to need to correct your Speedometer and Odometer with the higher gears...

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Arctic White 1998 Z28 Camaro LS1 A4 3.42s
Lid, Exhaust, Gears.
5% tint and black outs..

301.3rwhp
311.0torque

 

I'm also thinking about adding 4:10 gears. I rarely use 5th let alone 6th on my M6. I see these gears as a way to improve lower end torque and allow 5th/6th to be more streetable. Another post in LS1 tech reports that gears don't hold up. While I know a whole different rear end would be better, I'd rather stay with what I have. Any comments on the durability of the 4:10 gears? (I'd like to think that some of the performance and durability is based on who sets them for you) Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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01 SS Red Convert, Hurst M6, every SLP option with center exhaust, FIPK, Nittos

 

4.10s with traction will mostly likely destroy your rearend. If you decide to change gears, don't get hpp3 get LS1_edit. It can do alot more for you than the HPP3 can.

 

what's the cost difference between Hpp3 & LS1-edit?? And do I need a lap top for the LS1 edit??
I'm thinking of 4.10's also. (evil grin)

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RobertoZ28 '98 Z28 6spd
-SLP clutch assem., & billet Steel flywheel.
-SLP Shifter, ****, & Lou's short stick.
-SLP Loudmouth 3.5" slash tips
-SLP skip shift elemitator.
-SLP Airbox with K&N.
-Free air mod.
My Car

 

LS1 edit is $550 with software and the cable for use on one car. (1 VIN number) Yes you do need a laptop which can be had on eBay for cheap. Just ordered LS1 edit and the waiting list is 3 weeks!

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'99 Z28 M6
Mods: Click here!
Best Time: 13.3691 @ 106mph (no N2O)
60ft: 2.12
AOL IM: Bubblesnaps

 

Ok for your first mod. Don't do gears. Do a new shifter. Its cheaper and you will have money to spear...Acuatully shifter and subframes. when you get down to it you will STILL have money to blow. Shifter,subframes,LCA's... that should do it for your first mod errr modds...Gears are great but not for the first mod.

seth

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1998 Firebird Formula
Mods? I think it would be easyer for me just to list the things that aren't changed in the car.

What do you do after you have fulfilled a dream? Open your eyes and take a pee...close your eyes and chase another one.