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Dubz
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From: Manitoba Canada
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posted 04-22-2003 05:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dubz   Click Here to Email Dubz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am looking to pull 400hp out of my 351W, possibly more if i use a 50-100 shot of nitrous, i have a c6 trans, and a 3700lb car

What gears would you suggest

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steve'66
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posted 04-22-2003 05:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
4.10's with a 26" tall tire.
3.89's with a 28" tall tire.

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Dubz
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posted 04-22-2003 05:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dubz   Click Here to Email Dubz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
isn't that backwards?

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N266fords
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posted 04-22-2003 05:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for N266fords   Click Here to Email N266fords     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Steve 66 not tring to cause problems but that did not make sence as 26 inch tires turn faster and gearing increases which would make your rear end gears deeper than 28 inch tires..just thought i would meantion that..

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steve'66
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posted 04-22-2003 05:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Duhhh....

Yes it is.

4.10's w/ 28"
3.89's w/ 26"

SteveW

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