How Much Slower?
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How Much Slower?
Ive got a backhalfed Malibu,383 on alky,1.76 glide,2770# with me in it,9" Ford,5:29 gear. It runs low to mid 6:40's in the 1/8 with a best of 6:36 and best 60' of 1.301. How much will it slow down with a 4:88 gear? When the tracks are marginal or hot its not as consistent. Has 14.5-32 slicks THANKS!
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That would be great if it did! It only runs 104.5 mph 1/8 mile so i know the gear holds it back some.I leave at 4200 go through at 7000,shifting at 7000,motor makes peak hp. at 6600.
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i leave the same but have you ever tried shifting at 6600.
if you could shift there & go through close to 6600 i think that would be better & wouldn't be surpised if it were more consistant, not to mention easier on your stuff.good luck
if you could shift there & go through close to 6600 i think that would be better & wouldn't be surpised if it were more consistant, not to mention easier on your stuff.good luck
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My dads Malibu with a 406 ran best with 4.30 gears. Usually 9.80's in the 1/4, 9.59 was the best. It slowed down with a 4.71. If yo have enough converter for your combo, I think it will pick up.
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BTE 8" convertor that will go 6000 on transbrake.I've tried shifting it sooner et fell off,its deadly consistent on a good track, but varies 3 or 4 hundreths when the tracks get hot and slick.Just hoping it dont hit the tirers so hard.A 60' time that fast is unusual for the et it runs plus the mph is way down from where it should be Thanks
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Originally Posted by ImBack
Thanks i hope it doesent fall off 2 tenths! Yep Franklin is 35 min away,i live on the east side of Shelbyville. Where do you race at?
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Re: How Much Slower?
Originally Posted by ImBack
Ive got a backhalfed Malibu,383 on alky,1.76 glide,2770# with me in it,9" Ford,5:29 gear. It runs low to mid 6:40's in the 1/8 with a best of 6:36 and best 60' of 1.301. How much will it slow down with a 4:88 gear? When the tracks are marginal or hot its not as consistent. Has 14.5-32 slicks THANKS!