1/4 mile gear difference

R0B0T · May 13th, 2008, 11:14 AM

i have a quick question, does anyone know how many seconds/tenths you lose when you switch from stock 2.73's or whatever they are, to 4.30's?
i have 4.30's right now and im just wondering how much of an improvement they make, i know they make a big difference im just wondering exactly how much. and yes, i like the 4.30's even for the street.

ryans88gt · May 13th, 2008, 11:23 AM

what were you running before, what rpm were you crossing at, what engine modifications?

somewhere between 0.1 seconds and 1 second based on the information you provided.

flattusmaximus78 · May 13th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

what were you running before, what rpm were you crossing at, what engine modifications?

somewhere between 0.1 seconds and 1 second based on the information you provided.

lol at that

But with just a n/a like bolt on 5.0 you could see up to a .5 difference.

1BADSTANG · May 13th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by flattusmaximus78

lol at that

But with just a n/a like bolt on 5.0 you could see up to a .5 difference.

Way more than that. I had a cousin with a 1992 LX with 2.73's and he went to 3.73's and he got .6. All he had was bolt ons (shorty headers not long tubes) and I beleive Drag radials. But he purposely Did not change anything about his setup just to see what kind of improvement he would see. Honestly if you have the right combo of tires and bolt ons you could see up to .7 -.8 IMO with good tires!

86gtconvert · May 13th, 2008, 11:41 PM

373 and 430s are night and day diff..430s without major mods are redundant..and foolish more spin and faster to lose ya power range..373s are great gears with nice bolt ons..if you have 4.30s and no major mods ya motor will wind out faster...to many books and videos outthere to not have a good build first time out,,go to a book store there you will LEARN ... i have seen a full sec shaved from just cats cut out and dot slicks in a camaro...no diff with any car..273 to 373 will shave a good time off..

ryans88gt · May 14th, 2008, 01:10 AM

^^^ are you retarded?

just wondering, cause if you are I will not make as much fun of you.

Goblin · May 14th, 2008, 03:14 AM

^ I'll make fun of him anyways.

1BADSTANG · May 14th, 2008, 08:43 AM

I was going to say is it just me who thinks he is crazy? Bolt ons with 4.30's would make you wind out faster than just 4.30's how stupid can you possibly be?

R0B0T · May 14th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

what were you running before, what rpm were you crossing at, what engine modifications?

somewhere between 0.1 seconds and 1 second based on the information you provided.

i was just wondering, ive never taken my car to the track because i just bought it.

it has a mild cam, long tube headers, catted h pipe, rear control arms, air bags in the coil springs, 255's in the back, short throw shifter, and a better breathing air filter.
its an 88 lx coupe.

i was just arguing with my friend about whether or not its a 13 second car.

i think it would be a mid to high 13 second car and he thinks its a 14 second car, and i was just wondering how many tenths the gears alone shave off, because i knew it should be a considerable amount.

86gtconvert · May 14th, 2008, 12:00 PM

no i mean without bolt on and 430s,if ya have a good set up and 430s go for it...with a prettty much stocker and 430s its a silly

May 13th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#1
R0B0T Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 41	1/4 mile gear difference i have a quick question, does anyone know how many seconds/tenths you lose when you switch from stock 2.73's or whatever they are, to 4.30's? i have 4.30's right now and im just wondering how much of an improvement they make, i know they make a big difference im just wondering exactly how much. and yes, i like the 4.30's even for the street.

May 13th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,292	what were you running before, what rpm were you crossing at, what engine modifications? somewhere between 0.1 seconds and 1 second based on the information you provided. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

May 14th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#6
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,292	^^^ are you retarded? just wondering, cause if you are I will not make as much fun of you. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

May 14th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#7
Goblin Editor Secret In The Works Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Relocated Back To Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,834	^ I'll make fun of him anyways. __________________ Definition of Fast? I'd say thats good enough. NMRA Outlaw 10.5 Season Opener 2008 Photo courtesy of - Yours Truly

May 14th, 2008, 08:43 AM	#8
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,356	I was going to say is it just me who thinks he is crazy? Bolt ons with 4.30's would make you wind out faster than just 4.30's how stupid can you possibly be? __________________ FREE DRAG RACER GAME, TRY IT!! http://www.StreetChallenge3D.com/sig...?referal=1BAD1 2007 mustang gt/cs 11.8 with legal stickys sons 1988 mustang gt Full bolt ons mild build coming soon.

May 13th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#5
86gtconvert Regular 1986 mustang gt convert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wyoming Posts: 72	373 and 430s are night and day diff..430s without major mods are redundant..and foolish more spin and faster to lose ya power range..373s are great gears with nice bolt ons..if you have 4.30s and no major mods ya motor will wind out faster...to many books and videos outthere to not have a good build first time out,,go to a book store there you will LEARN ... i have seen a full sec shaved from just cats cut out and dot slicks in a camaro...no diff with any car..273 to 373 will shave a good time off..

May 14th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#10
86gtconvert Regular 1986 mustang gt convert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wyoming Posts: 72	no i mean without bolt on and 430s,if ya have a good set up and 430s go for it...with a prettty much stocker and 430s its a silly

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