Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 - Page 2

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

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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.

k.pascoe · 07-26-2012, 04:40 PM

Move your ladder bars to the top holes of the mounts if you what to stand it on the bumper.
That will move your instant center way high in front of the car. I promise you she'll wheel stand. 200 lbs. in the trunk won't hurt either.

NewHemi · 07-26-2012, 11:32 PM

Put in lighter front springs. That along with more weight further back should give more lift.

David
The New Hemi Guy

07-25-2012, 02:21 AM	#11
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	#12
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	#13
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.

07-26-2012, 04:40 PM	#15
k.pascoe Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 107 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 Move your ladder bars to the top holes of the mounts if you what to stand it on the bumper. That will move your instant center way high in front of the car. I promise you she'll wheel stand. 200 lbs. in the trunk won't hurt either.

07-26-2012, 11:32 PM	#16
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 Put in lighter front springs. That along with more weight further back should give more lift. David The New Hemi Guy