Gears and Traction

2006greyGT · January 31st, 2008, 06:57 PM

If I put in 410 gears and am stock under the car and spin'in at launch already,won't gears make more spin'in. I have been thinking about adding gears to the pile of mods I am amassing but the traction stuff would have to come first?

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 07:05 PM

Yeah, you will be spining even more, personally, I wouldn't go higher than 3.73's since I see you're already supercharged.

stanglifemike · January 31st, 2008, 07:15 PM

Definatley time for suspension mods!!

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

Definatley time for suspension mods!!

2006greyGT · January 31st, 2008, 07:47 PM

Do I really need to do much to the front of the suspension? How does mods up there make it faster.. I want to go real fast and real straight..????

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 07:47 PM

Get some stickeh tires, Steeda rear lower control arms, and then get yer gears.

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

Do I really need to do much to the front of the suspension? How does mods up there make it faster.. I want to go real fast and real straight..????

Different shocks with different rates allow the front of the car to lift easier, thus helping to transfer weight to the rear of the car, improving traction.

HMUSN · January 31st, 2008, 07:52 PM

don't stop the gas right off the line and you will be fine with gears.

just learn how to launch right.

a basically stock GT shouldn't be breaking loose too much if you get your launch right.

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

don't stop the gas right off the line and you will be fine with gears.

just learn how to launch right.

a basically stock GT shouldn't be breaking loose too much if you get your launch right.

I'm with homo^

I launch mine around 2500-3000 rpm depending on the day and the surface I'm on. If it's a cool dry day and the car is running well, and I'm on a crappy surface, I launch around 2500, and roll on to the gas instead of just mashing it.

If it's a hot humid day and I'm on a good surface, I launch around 3000 rpm and just gas on it.

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

I'm with homo^

I launch mine around 2500-3000 rpm depending on the day and the surface I'm on. If it's a cool dry day and the car is running well, and I'm on a crappy surface, I launch around 2500, and roll on to the gas instead of just mashing it.

If it's a hot humid day and I'm on a good surface, I launch around 3000 rpm and just gas on it.

yeah... but you don't have a Kenne Bell 2.6 under the hood either

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

yeah... but you don't have a Kenne Bell 2.6 under the hood either

I know that. But the same principle of rolling on to the throttle and/or varying your launch points applies to any vehicle.

prinzzz · January 31st, 2008, 08:01 PM

go with the 3.73 or even better,3.55's.im s/c and regret going 4.10. goin back to 3.55's. plenty of power to get it rollin

1BADSTANG · January 31st, 2008, 08:03 PM

Your tires are hurting your traction big time

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

I know that. But the same principle of rolling on to the throttle and/or varying your launch points applies to any vehicle.

I know... but still I don't think he can launch @ 2500 on stockers... I myself have a hard time launching @ 2500 some times... I think I would have to launch @ 1500 if I was blown... street tires, especially 20's, and 400+ RWHP just don't go well together.

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

I know... but still I don't think he can launch @ 2500 on stockers... I myself have a hard time launching @ 2500 some times... I think I would have to launch @ 1500 if I was blown... street tires and 400+ RWHP just don't go well together.

Again, I wasn't saying he had to use 2500. I said this is how I launch my car, using what I do as an example, and that you have to vary things.

HMUSN · January 31st, 2008, 08:13 PM

learn what your car likes to be launched at with it's current tires and mods.

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

Again, I wasn't saying he had to use 2500. I said this is how I launch my car, using what I do as an example, and that you have to vary things.

Ah... ok, now I understand, I though you where telling him to launch at those revs... been a long day for me...

07BlkGT · January 31st, 2008, 08:20 PM

I am definitely not an advice giver just a good reader but my first time at any track was last Sunday. I only made 2 runs but I was attempting to launch around 2500 and couldn't do a thing but spin...then when I finally got to 2nd gear sat an spun again. Figured I needed some practice. Both runs were against these " big boys " that were done and turning around by the time I hit 1/2 way...

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 08:20 PM

Do you have the factory Pirelli's, blk?

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Ah... ok, now I understand, I though you where telling him to launch at those revs... been a long day for me...

Cool. Now beer me

January 31st, 2008, 06:57 PM	#1
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears and Traction If I put in 410 gears and am stock under the car and spin'in at launch already,won't gears make more spin'in. I have been thinking about adding gears to the pile of mods I am amassing but the traction stuff would have to come first? __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 31st, 2008, 07:15 PM	#3
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Definatley time for suspension mods!! __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

January 31st, 2008, 07:47 PM	#5
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do I really need to do much to the front of the suspension? How does mods up there make it faster.. I want to go real fast and real straight..???? __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 31st, 2008, 07:52 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	don't stop the gas right off the line and you will be fine with gears. just learn how to launch right. a basically stock GT shouldn't be breaking loose too much if you get your launch right. __________________

January 31st, 2008, 08:01 PM	#12
prinzzz Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 reviews	go with the 3.73 or even better,3.55's.im s/c and regret going 4.10. goin back to 3.55's. plenty of power to get it rollin __________________ 07 gt-20"maas/toyo t1r-frpp handling pac-frpp drag pac/3.55-manual-frpp x pipe and exhaust-frpp headershurst short throw shifter-frpp/whipple 500hp twin screw kit, cervinis ram air iv, mcleod twin disc clutch, billet flywheel, zex 75/175 shot

January 31st, 2008, 07:05 PM	#2
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, you will be spining even more, personally, I wouldn't go higher than 3.73's since I see you're already supercharged.

January 31st, 2008, 08:03 PM	#13
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your tires are hurting your traction big time

January 31st, 2008, 08:13 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	learn what your car likes to be launched at with it's current tires and mods. __________________

January 31st, 2008, 08:20 PM	#18
07BlkGT Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 743 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am definitely not an advice giver just a good reader but my first time at any track was last Sunday. I only made 2 runs but I was attempting to launch around 2500 and couldn't do a thing but spin...then when I finally got to 2nd gear sat an spun again. Figured I needed some practice. Both runs were against these " big boys " that were done and turning around by the time I hit 1/2 way... __________________ Hurst Crew Member #15

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