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

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

Capri · 07-25-2012, 12:59 PM

The Low gear will just get the engine in its "happy" power band faster. Your whole issue could just be simple suspension front end modifications.

Email me when you have time and we can further discuss it.

tonyd302@yahoo.com

Dad's 65 Mustang does what you want to do with a 289, less power and less torque than what you have and 60fts better.

Any video is helpful.

Mike Pearson · 07-25-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Coupe

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

I would say the carb is too big and too much head. Not enough cam. I dont think its any where near 500 HP with those specs.

07-24-2012, 10:30 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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

07-25-2012, 12:59 PM	#6
Capri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 The Low gear will just get the engine in its "happy" power band faster. Your whole issue could just be simple suspension front end modifications. Email me when you have time and we can further discuss it. tonyd302@yahoo.com Dad's 65 Mustang does what you want to do with a 289, less power and less torque than what you have and 60fts better. Any video is helpful.