**** 4.083 Gears/Final Drive Installed****
07-02-2008, 09:32 PM
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I will most likely go FI in the future. I would probably go supercharger instead of turbo though so I think the gears should still be ok. (As long as I get some kind of reflash to raise my revlimiter)
07-02-2008, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Asian Invasian
I will most likely go FI in the future. I would probably go supercharger instead of turbo though so I think the gears should still be ok. (As long as I get some kind of reflash to raise my revlimiter)
07-02-2008, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KaPPaBaLL
that steep of a gear would be worse for you if you get a supercharger. what are you trying to accomplish? just making it faster?
I want these gears to hold me off of trying to justify FI right now. I dont want to install them and feel like it was a waste of money and I should have just used the money to go SC.
07-03-2008, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Asian Invasian
I wont go supecharger for a while.. not anytime soon but I know I will eventually.
I want these gears to hold me off of trying to justify FI right now. I dont want to install them and feel like it was a waste of money and I should have just used the money to go SC.
I want these gears to hold me off of trying to justify FI right now. I dont want to install them and feel like it was a waste of money and I should have just used the money to go SC.
FI > Gears anyday. Does this answer your question?
btw, how much quicker will your car be in the 1/4 with the gears. ask yourself that and get a comparable mod that's more cost efficient. I know in the muscle car world jumping from 3.27 to 4.30 got me .2-.3 quicker. just fyi...
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07-03-2008, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KaPPaBaLL
ahh, i see where you're getting at. well, i've done gear changes one too many times and i'll tell yah that saving up for that SC is far better than a set of gears. Not saying gears are a bad mod (by all means if you're staying n/a gears all the way), but if you plan on SC later on, please don't be stupid and install the gears.
FI > Gears anyday. Does this answer your question?
btw, how much quicker will your car be in the 1/4 with the gears. ask yourself that and get a comparable mod that's more cost efficient. I know in the muscle car world jumping from 3.27 to 4.30 got me .2-.3 quicker. just fyi...
FI > Gears anyday. Does this answer your question?
btw, how much quicker will your car be in the 1/4 with the gears. ask yourself that and get a comparable mod that's more cost efficient. I know in the muscle car world jumping from 3.27 to 4.30 got me .2-.3 quicker. just fyi...
However here is my dilema:
Vortech + minor supporting mods - $6000+
or
4.083 gears + installation - $1150
Nismo V2 body kit + paint/install - $2000
Helix Test Pipes - $125
Red leather seats + shift boot - $800
AVIC D3 + ipod interface - $650
Valentine V1 - $400
and still have like 800 left lol.
I think I want all the other stuff. haha.
I will probably go FI when I am out of college in a few years.
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07-03-2008, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KaPPaBaLL
that steep of a gear would be worse for you if you get a supercharger. what are you trying to accomplish? just making it faster?
with a Vortech, for example, it would be awesome...great top end power from the s/c (Vortech does nothing down low in the revs) and good downstairs gains from the gears
would also work well with a low boost setup such as HKS, Stillen
07-03-2008, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by scmtkings4
how does the 3.9 fd compare to 4.083?
im thinking of going for the 3.9. Just wanted to go a little more conservative
im thinking of going for the 3.9. Just wanted to go a little more conservative
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301451
07-04-2008, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
depends on the supercharger
with a Vortech, for example, it would be awesome...great top end power from the s/c (Vortech does nothing down low in the revs) and good downstairs gains from the gears
would also work well with a low boost setup such as HKS, Stillen
with a Vortech, for example, it would be awesome...great top end power from the s/c (Vortech does nothing down low in the revs) and good downstairs gains from the gears
would also work well with a low boost setup such as HKS, Stillen
I understand a centrifigal SC does less on the bottom end, but there is still a gain down low too. Of course it's nothing like a twin screw SC...
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07-11-2008, 05:21 PM
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Has ne1 had problems with the ring and pinion lining up rite? I bought them and my installer cant get them to line up. Do i need a different carrier?
07-17-2008, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KaPPaBaLL
has anyone already tried this combination before? because that's one hell of a gear and he just might run into traction issues. Worse if he 1/4 tracks the car (running out of gear & traction). Then again we don't know if he'll be tracking it. I don't know but making sure if anyone has already tried this particular combo yet.
I understand a centrifigal SC does less on the bottom end, but there is still a gain down low too. Of course it's nothing like a twin screw SC...
I understand a centrifigal SC does less on the bottom end, but there is still a gain down low too. Of course it's nothing like a twin screw SC...
Has anyone done this yet?? I have the Vortech SC on my Z and I think gears would be insane (roasting tires is FUN)!!
07-17-2008, 03:01 PM
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Yea i have a vortech and had the gears in for about 2 days but had to take them back out because they were making a real bad whining noise, i was told it was due to the gears not being lined up properly. This gearing was SOOOOO much better than stock though.
07-21-2008, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dizhappyguy
Newbie Question: Can the 4.08 gear be installed without an lsd? I have a base model. I was looking to install both, but It's pretty costly.
But if you're going to be taking apart your rear-end you might as well buy a LSD at the same time, installation will most likely be cheaper.
