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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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Gear ?'s

what are the best gears for a 350 TPI? I have most of the basic boltons..and some nitrous..what gears everyone reccomend...i have 4.10's now..too much gear. and i ran 14.02 @97 n/a what difference in 1/4 times will dif gears make?
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
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Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
3:42s work very well with TPI.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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am i gonna lose and time on the 1/4, its not that big of a deal...just curious
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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yep you will lose time in the quarter..not much but some..but as you state the gears you have are to deep go with some 3.42's..should be just about right.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 03:08 PM
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You might gain some in the 1/4, not much though. Those 4:10s are keeping you out of your powerband.
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