4.30's too much gear???

[Adam95GT]

Chris has a set in a box he got when he was working at JDM in Jersey.... hes willing to just give them to me i think....

 

[94-302-vert]

Use an RPM calculator to know for sure... I would have to guess yes if you do a lot of highway driving.... but that is only a little worse than my 3.73s...

 

[TrueBlue95GT]

If you do any highway driving at all, you're going to regret it. I get annoyed on the highway with my 4.10's.

 

[Black Stampede]

I am a fan of 4.10s with a stick, DRs, and a mild setup and can vouch for what they feel like. However, I would be leary about 4.30s. I can't say from experience, but I just don't know how much beyond 4.10s is reasonable.

 

[BlackVert]

for daily driving with a stick shift, i think even 4.30s are way too much gear. even with 3.73s, first gear lasts about 2 seconds before you have to shift into 2nd

without a stick, it is not as painful (at least you aren't shifting all the time), but the rpms are going to be noticeable higher at highway cruising speeds

and forget about the speedo or odometer even being close to accurate at all

for a race car that can wind up the rpms, probably not too much gear

even then, in a 1/4 mile race, with the 4.30s you might have to shift one more time, which might actually slow you down all together

 

[Pokageek]

YES but only with a 6 speed.

 

[Grn92LX]

Too much for what? Depends if your combo needs that gear or not. My 4.30's have always been just fine on the highway. But than again, I don't drive like dale earnhart.

 

[NotQuik]

if they are that good of a deal you have nothing to lose....you can always put in a lower gear in the future if need be.

 

[Stopsign32v]

They are what I am going to run. Get them for free and sell them to me cheap!

 

[Pokageek]

Too much for what? Depends if your combo needs that gear or not. My 4.30's have always been just fine on the highway. But than again, I don't drive like dale earnhart.

One..maybe 2 out of 100 peeps will agree.

 

[Grn92LX]

One..maybe 2 out of 100 peeps will agree.

..and that would be part of the reason those 98 or 99 people are slow Either that or inexperienced with said part

Gear the car for the powerband. If you have a low rpm combo with a typical 26" tire, you do not need a steeper gear. Very simple.

 

[95Vert]

I guess I'm that 2nd person that will agree with 4.30s. Hell, I'm going 4.56s. Don't fear the gear. I ran 4.10s in my SN and loved them, and wouldn't of hesitated going with 4.30s. It does depend on your combo and plans so take that into consideration.

 

[Pokageek]

Funny you showed up..lol. Yes I would have guessed yourself as the second. But thats ok. I totally agree with BV once again. I dont want the guy hating his car like most would.

 

[Adam95GT]

i want 3.90's or 4.10's but the 4.30's would be free....

 

[Grn92LX]

Get what ever gear your combo and powerband NEED. Don't worry about an extra 150 rpm's on the highway in overdrive. What are you building? Are the gears for the stock car in your sig?

 

[BlackVert]

i guess the obvious question is ... how do you intend to drive the car? daily driving, street/strip, or strip only?

i believe that for daily driving with a stick shift, you will end up not liking 4.30s

that is my opinion

 

[95Vert]

Funny you showed up..lol. Yes I would have guessed yourself as the second.

Why is that?



As far as the gears being free, take them, a couple hundred of rpms on the highway is not a big deal. If you're staying n/a for a while, get them.

 

[Black Stampede]

Well regardless, don't put something on your car just cause its free. Free things can be tempting to use, but its worthless if its not what you want exactly.

 

[Adam95GT]

List of the Build:
306 block
keith black flat top pistons(hyper)
wolverine 1190 cam shaft.
10 cut crank.
Stock rods.
Arp rod bolts
TFS KPI street heads Highports.... 1.94 or 2.02 intakes
3/8 intake spacer
65mm BBK TB
TFS TB elbow
24lb injectors
24lb pro m maf.
FRPP pulley set
comp magnium 1.6 rail type roller rockers
TFS Track heat manifold.
low milage stock t5
low milage ford racing clutch kit.
walbro 190 fuel pump.
all new gaskets
new starter
new rad
new rack

Exhaust:
BBK catted H
BBK shortie headers
Flowmaster 40's

Suspension:
HP blues
Sportlines

other:
New vert top.
New heater core
MM 6 point cage.(yet to be ordered)

Clean up bay:
hide wires
Sand blast
Paint.

 

[95Vert]

I know what you mean Keith, but if he's staying n/a then why not? I drove my friends car which had 4.30s and really liked it. Didn't notice a whole lot of difference in normal driving over my 4.10s.

Really NOT trying to be an azzhole here, but have you driven a car geared with 4.30s?



Edit* just saw your plans, I still say DO IT!