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02-11-2008, 06:40 PM
lol well depends on how you look at it, the 4.08 should be great for drifting also, a lot easier to spin the tires over when cornering. but yes drag also.
02-11-2008, 06:41 PM
Originally Posted by blasian
I can't imagine it being much of a difference when comparing the 3.9 to 4.08 
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02-11-2008, 06:42 PM
can't really say that. just depends on how high of a gear you want. the higher the gear, the quicker and shorter the gear. theoretically, the higher gear will give you more torque
02-11-2008, 06:45 PM
02-11-2008, 06:45 PM
Originally Posted by DustinZ33
can't really say that. just depends on how high of a gear you want. the higher the gear, the quicker and shorter the gear. theoretically, the higher gear will give you more torque
02-11-2008, 06:48 PM
I was refering to the statement of which one was better for street and drag. Depends on what you want. I think 4.08 would be better for anything except for a FI car.
02-11-2008, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
I was refering to the statement of which one was better for street and drag. Depends on what you want. I think 4.08 would be better for anything except for a FI car.
02-11-2008, 07:00 PM
Correct about losing top end. It will shorten you gears meaning your top speed will drop but your acceleration will rise.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
Correct about losing top end. It will shorten you gears meaning your top speed will drop but your acceleration will rise.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
Correct about losing top end. It will shorten you gears meaning your top speed will drop but your acceleration will rise.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
Just to give you a comparison.
Bradley and I raced from a roll in 3rd gear. I was at 3000 rpms. Don't know what Bradley was at but we were even as far as position of the car. He honked 3 times and we went. He jumped about a car ahead of me by the end of 3rd. He actually switched into 4th before I was finished with 3rd gear. He has 3.9s and I have stock gears.
02-11-2008, 07:05 PM
stock gears. If you go with the 3.9s or 4.08s, you will have a hard time with traction. First gear will be virtually useless. Most people with FI stick with the stock gears or go with the automatic final drive 3.3s.
02-11-2008, 07:06 PM
Originally Posted by blasian
I think I got 1.5 cars on Bradley from a 60 roll. He did have Nikki in the car
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i took ol Bradley that day the pigs came out in wagerville.. walked him by a few cars i think.. from a dig.. cause i have that "freaky old *** car "..
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stock gears. If you go with the 3.9s or 4.08s, you will have a hard time with traction. First gear will be virtually useless. Most people with FI stick with the stock gears or go with the automatic final drive 3.3s.
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Originally Posted by sumfknguy
i took ol Bradley that day the pigs came out in wagerville.. walked him by a few cars i think.. from a dig.. cause i have that "freaky old *** car "..