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3:73 Or 3:90 Or 4:10

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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3:73 Or 3:90 Or 4:10

what gear would be the best im thinking 3:73 but can anyone give me some times with these gears and if you like em or not thanks
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Ive personally done 3.73's and 4.10's and would choose 4.10's no doubt. Its treaky to hook up but way more fun to drive. Ive had 4 camaros and done 4.10's on all 4 of them including the one i just purchased its the 1st mod i do.
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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If you have a 6 speed like it says I wouldnt waste my time only going up a little bit in gear. I'd be doing at least 4.10's if not 4.33, or 4.56's.

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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No idea what you are doing with your car but if I could do my Hawk again, I would do 4.56's.
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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4.56s
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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would i get any traction with 4:10s or 4:56s i installed 4:10s on my old GTA and it would break loose with a feather foot and my car now has alot more power
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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i have 4.10s... gives me smiles everyday. havnt been to the track yet on them, but i seem to hook on the street enough to see it would hook at the track still...
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Depends on your cam, engine, tire, etc
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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With the .50 OD of the T56 most guys agree 4.10s are just fine. Go numberically lower and it is hard to use 6th without lugging the engine. Low RPMs can be very hard on a motor if it is lugging
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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I wish I had the money right now - all this talk about 4.10's make me want a gear swap!

Stupid factory 3.42's.........
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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where is a good place to source 4.10's? i was looking at the 4.11"s from Randy's Ring and Pinion but if you want gears that are quiet they are expensive.
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Set them up right and most dont whine. I have done two Richmonds that people say whine all the time, mine were dead silent, even the used set. Guy who had the used set before me claimed they would whine like hell

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by <Puck>
Depends on your cam, engine, tire, etc
Exactly! There is no "BEST GEAR". It all depends on your combo!
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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id go 3.73 auto. 4.10 stick... best routes imo for stock, or moded cards
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mr.green
would i get any traction with 4:10s or 4:56s i installed 4:10s on my old GTA and it would break loose with a feather foot and my car now has alot more power
I guess everyone has an opinion. I like 3.73 for a street car that makes some power. I think 4.10 or lower with street tires equals no traction making 1st and 2nd gears worthless. The second you nail the throttle, you are having to shift. Now, if you go to the track a lot and run a taller tire, then yes, go with the lower gear. Just my $0.02 worth.

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