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Re: Gears - to answer the questions once and for all
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Originally Posted by jwg
yea that was the idea to finish 1/8th n second, but i have since made up my mind that ill go 4.30. was just thinkin taller might be cool specialy out on the highway, if it didnt kill the strip times. being able to run 4th out farther than anyone would expect, but would it render 5th useless. im wondering now would 3.08 be too much for highway use in 5th cruzing 70, is it turning too slow at 1100rpm for a extended time?
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Keep in mind, gears KILL your top end. If you got next to someone with the same mods or even a tad bit more(ex a ported intake) they may get a slight jump pending what rpm you start at and even if that happens its just like fishing...reel em in. They'll keep shifting, your keep pulling.
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Old Mach:
2003 Torch Red, IUP, Flowmaster Cat-back, Steeda Tri Ax, Predator, JLT RAI, PHP spacer, BBK long tubes, BBK O/R H, Accufab 307/318
Current: Ls1 Corvette
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