Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4

68Coupe · 07-24-2012, 08:41 PM

running a 393W

Mike Graham · 07-24-2012, 09:25 PM

There are too many unknowns to make a blanket statement.
Camshaft?
Heads?
Carb?
HP?

Dick Butler · 07-24-2012, 10:30 PM

The more obvious question should be "Why do you want to pick the wheels up higher" It will slow you down, maybe make you more inconsistent, possibly cause a dangerous turn of the car???? If you want to improve the 60 ft or et then other things should be considered first.

Jeff Lee · 07-24-2012, 11:45 PM

Why don't you just put a bunch of weight in the trunk?

Chris Hill · 07-25-2012, 12:14 AM

Just remember its the car accelerating that causes the wheel stand, not gearing.

Phillip marvetz · 07-25-2012, 02:21 AM

I agree with Jeff, 200lb weight bar in the trunk should make you happy.

68Coupe · 07-25-2012, 11:03 AM

393W
10:5:1
hydraulic flat tappet 239/247@50 541/565 106 lsa
AFR 185
Holley 950HP
best guess on HP is @500

07-24-2012, 08:41 PM	#1
68Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 running a 393W

07-24-2012, 09:25 PM	#2
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 There are too many unknowns to make a blanket statement. Camshaft? Heads? Carb? HP?

07-24-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 The more obvious question should be "Why do you want to pick the wheels up higher" It will slow you down, maybe make you more inconsistent, possibly cause a dangerous turn of the car???? If you want to improve the 60 ft or et then other things should be considered first.

07-24-2012, 11:45 PM	#4
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 Why don't you just put a bunch of weight in the trunk? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

07-25-2012, 12:14 AM	#5
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 655 Likes: 8 Liked 244 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 Just remember its the car accelerating that causes the wheel stand, not gearing. __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com

07-25-2012, 02:21 AM	#6
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 I agree with Jeff, 200lb weight bar in the trunk should make you happy. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

07-25-2012, 11:03 AM	#7
68Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 393W 10:5:1 hydraulic flat tappet 239/247@50 541/565 106 lsa AFR 185 Holley 950HP best guess on HP is @500