I'm gonna say it depends on the combo. Some may benefit from it, some may not. Lots of variables to look at. I tried a 3.90 in my stuff because it seemed to like being heavily loaded and I thought the taller gear would benefit it. Nope, hated it. So back to a 4.11. I kmow a steeper gear like a 4.29 or steeper will make it too violent off the line, so it's staying where it is.
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Originally posted by Alaskaracer: I'm gonna say it depends on the combo. Some may benefit from it, some may not. Lots of variables to look at. I tried a 3.90 in my stuff because it seemed to like being heavily loaded and I thought the taller gear would benefit it. Nope, hated it. So back to a 4.11. I kmow a steeper gear like a 4.29 or steeper will make it too violent off the line, so it's staying where it is.
Your car MIGHT like the more gear, if you take enough out of the transmission. I thought differently a few years ago. Its definitly worth the try.
Jeremiah Hall
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