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Old 09-16-2013, 03:38 PM   #4
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Default Re: Rear Gear Question

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Originally Posted by njk53 View Post
When it comes to rear gearing, I am not the brightest candle on the cake so, I need some help understanding the application of rear gear ratios and what the performance results of different ratios.

For example we are running a 4:56 gear and several people that I have talked to have said we are a bit over geared for our application. The people I have spoken to have said that we should be running a 4:30 gear.
My question is if we go to a 4:30 ratio gear as recommended, what performance gains should I expect? Quicker ET? Faster MPH? Both?
Also, if I changed to a 4:30 gear, does your shift RPM change? How about my 60 foot times?
I would say, if the converter is right..That is, it flashes right around peak torque, then you might see the same 60' but more mph, then maybe gain a little ET down track.
As many here know ..there's only one way to find out for sure.
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