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I'm giving some serious thought to seeing how a 4.0 gear with a 100+ shot and DR's works out. I'm well aware of the possibility of never getting traction ever again, lol.
You would be well into 5th if this is a stock redline DE in the 1/4 mile. I wouldn't do it. 3.9 with a 7000 redline would be a far as I would go. They make a 3.7 as well. Personally, I would stick with the stock 3.5. Even with a 28" DR will mean that shift into 5th with the 4.08.
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I have been seriously thinking about the 3.7. The stock gearing is just a little too weaksauce.
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What size wheel/tire? Try running a 26" DR and that will shorten it up a small bit and take you near red line in 4th at the end of the 1/4. Avoid any gearing that would make you go into 5th. Since you are on a 100 shot......I would stick with stock.
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Yep, I have 26" ET Streets and spray 100 shot. I end at either the very end of 4th or start of 5th right now.
However, I disagree with the "avoid any gearing that would make you go into 5th" statement above. You don't know exactly where the sensors are at the end of the strip. However, you should know that there are two sensors used to obtain your trap speed, as it is the average of the measured speed of both sensors. Thus, to stop at 4th and then let off, knowing that you could still be potentially driving through those two sensors -- placed 60' from each other, I believe -- would be a dumb move. However... I guess if you raised your redline, the above doesn't apply as much, although the concept still does.
BTW, I don't see some of you guys on our Top 25 list.
Yep, I have 26" ET Streets and spray 100 shot. I end at either the very end of 4th or start of 5th right now.
However, I disagree with the "avoid any gearing that would make you go into 5th" statement above. You don't know exactly where the sensors are at the end of the strip. However, you should know that there are two sensors used to obtain your trap speed, as it is the average of the measured speed of both sensors. Thus, to stop at 4th and then let off, knowing that you could still be potentially driving through those two sensors -- placed 60' from each other, I believe -- would be a dumb move. However... I guess if you raised your redline, the above doesn't apply as much, although the concept still does.
BTW, I don't see some of you guys on our Top 25 list.
Actually it's 66' . I'll have some slips for you shortly I hope. Weather is starting to get cooler here on the east coast.
I can understand your view on 5th, but it is safe on DE to go to 7000....even 7200 and too me that is a better solution that having to make an extra shift.
I should mention my current set-up doesn't use nitrous, but I thought I would chime in with some common sense. . I might spray it soon though.....we'll see.
I am sure that even at 6600 a 28" ET street would keep you from going into 5th since that would add ~3-4mph at 6600 in 4th.
Truthfully it is personal preference and what works best for the individual....With all that said, debate on such subjects is the only way to expand ones "horizons" and knowledge. I respect your opinion on the matter though being as you have put forth the effort on the track.
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Last edited by 03threefiftyz; 08-30-2009 at 10:47 PM.
No, I completely agree with what you said. My viewpoint was strictly from someone who doesn't have a tune. Of course, if that somebody had a tune, it would be prudent to do what you stated above.
Gear with 100+ shot and DR's?
. I'll have some slips for you shortly I hope. Weather is starting to get cooler here on the east coast. 
. I might spray it soon though.....we'll see. 
