13 GT500 740rwhp with intake, exhaust, tune - Page 2

Grabber · 10-05-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Yea they could go with a taller tire. How much taller without cutting the car can you go than a 28" tire like it has now? Never said it was maxed out. But if you want more out of it, putting more gear isn't going to make much of a difference. I realize most drag cars run a really tall tire with a steep gear. They go hand in hand...... But so does having the room for said taller tire. I mean really.......what car is really maxed out? Sky is the limit these days. My whole point was the bullshit comment saying there was much more left in it because of the gear.

As the guy that quoted you first said. A gear will increase their ET by a good 1-3 tenths depending on how well the car is driven, and allow them to accelerate through the gears much faster.

4th gear will top out around 170-175 MPH, they are crossing at a little over 140 with 3.31 Gears. Add 4.10's, and I am positive they will trap a good amount higher, and cross the line around 6500-6700 RPM.

Anyone with deep pockets can have a fast car. It's taking an existing FACTORY platform, and maxing it out. However, this GT500 in STOCK/FACTORY form is FAR from being maxed out. Gearing makes a world of difference. I would know since I have had F/I cars with 3.31's, 3.55's, 4.10's, etc.

Sax1031 · 10-05-2012, 01:02 PM

I hate responding to people that have about zero knowledge of racing.

Grabber · 10-05-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sax1031

I hate responding to people that have about zero knowledge of racing.

Not really sure who this was directed to. :shrug:

Sax1031 · 10-05-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grabber

Not really sure who this was directed to. :shrug:

not you

people claiming a gear wouldn't help a GT500.

Grabber · 10-05-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sax1031

not you

people claiming a gear wouldn't help a GT500.

Gotcha.

Gears make a world of difference at a track.

I think I may be getting rid of my 4.10's since it is primarily a street driven car. The gear is too much for the Blower combo, and the pulling ends too soon, haha.

I think 3.73 gears would be perfect for everyday use and the track.

MEDISIN · 10-05-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rm2092

Here we go again. Oh ya good thing my car was not painted by GM.

What I should have said is at the drag strip, this power/torque is very nice. I have trouble understanding how this translates into anything noteworthy. I don't live at a drag strip, I guess that's the problem.

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