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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Car: 2012 Ram express
Engine: 5.7 hemi
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3.55
help me pick a gear

Right now with my 700r4 and 3.27 gears the car goes through the traps at 4100rpms what gear would i need to go throught at 5000-5500 rpms? 3.73's or 4.10's? My car has a tire diameter of 26.0 if it helps.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Car: 89 IROC convert.
Engine: tpi 305
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 bolt
Re: help me pick a gear

4100 rpm/3.27=1253.82

1253.82 x 3.73 = 4676.75 rpm

1253.82 x 4.10 = 5140.67 rpm

All else being equal 4.10s should put you through the traps at 5140 rpm.

Of course all else won't be equal, but 4.10s should give you what you want with a little room to grow.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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From: Acworth/Marietta, GA
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Pro 5.0 shifted T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73 posi
Re: help me pick a gear

Unless you only want to drive it at the track i wouldnt put anything bigger than a 3.42 behind a 700R4. I have 3.73s and a T-56 and even with 2 more gears to play with its still a bit tall for my liking. 1st gear is a joke, 2nd is a smoke show, and by 3rd it starts to settle down. When i had my 700R4 in there i was turning about 3500-4000rpm on the interstate. Waaay to much for a daily driver. Esp with gas prices today.

I think some 3.42s would suit you quite well. After all TPI is a slug after 4500rpm anyway.....
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My mistake i just saw that youre running a carb!

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Re: help me pick a gear

the car is a carb
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
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Transmission: G-Force rebuilt T-5
Axle/Gears: Currie 9" Ford 4.30:1
Re: help me pick a gear

with more gear, you will pick up speed.. most likely in your case.. i picked up 3mph switching from a 3.89 to a 4.30.. but then again, the pick up was with switchin from drag radials to slicks and a tad higher jetting..

i would say for you, go 3.73's.. unless your car pulls to your redline (5500), then go 4.10..
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