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Old 08-30-2009, 05:41 PM
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I'm considering changing my 3.73's to 4.11's should I see much of a 60ft difference? my set up is a mild sbc,4spd,12 bolt 373,26x10x15 m/t slicks.My previous 1/4 mile times have been very disapointing and every one says its my gear ratio? my 60 ft has been between 2.05 and 2.09
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Old 08-30-2009, 07:04 PM
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the 3:73 gear ratio is a good street/strip the 4:11 works just as good
on the street as well, what carb and intake are you using, and
you said mild sbc, roller or hydralic cam? with the right combo the
3:73 had worked great with my 383, if your sbc is stock you might
try some mods to boost up hspwr, using the 4:11 with no changes
to the block might give you a slower time, not sure, have never tested
on a mild sbc, i could be wrong, good luck bud :wink:
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:08 AM
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10.5-1 comp. 292 duration 510 lift cam, edelbrock performer rpm heads, victor jr intake, holley 750 dp. hope this helps
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Old 08-31-2009, 12:00 PM
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yea with that combo you would benefit with the gear change, the
vic jr is a very good flowing intake, you might consider a 850 dp
running that compression, you will always have to use high octane,
your cam is over .500 lift, is it roller or hydralic? good luck bud :wink:
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:35 PM
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I had that same combo in my chevelle almost except it was a 400 instead of a 383. I had a 4.10 gear 60' were 1.71
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:39 PM
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SO you guys think its worth the time and $$$ to change to a 4:11 gear? Do you think I will see a noticable difference?
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:45 PM
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I think the ? is how are you leaving.

rev it to 5000 and side step the clucth.

or do we come out easy then stomp it.
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:50 PM
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OK what do you mean "side step" the clutch?
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:52 PM
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don't lift your leg ,just slide your foot off the pedel.

let it bang! :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock:
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:55 PM
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ok now i get it. Aint that how yer supposed to start off with a clutch anyways?
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