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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Car: 86 trans am
Engine: 383 dart 215 billet 84mm s400
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.08
help with gear selction

hey guys lookin for a little advice on gear selection for my 86 TA. it has a 383 dart 215 platinum iron eagles comp cams xs290 540" in 558 ex 252 260 dur @50 on a 110ls 850 holley with a victor jr. th400 w/ 3000 stall and tire size is 245/50/16 and slicks are 26/9/15. i was wonderin if i should go with a 3.73 or just put a 4.10 in it. it is a street car that will see trips to the track just seeing what guys with similiar combos are runnin. and it is the stock rear with 2.73 so i know i need the fatter ring gear. thanks alex.
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 383 Stroker
Transmission: Probuilt 700 R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: help with gear selction

373 would probably be best if your going to drive on the streets. dont think the 10 bolt will last long though
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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From: spokane wa
Car: 86 trans am
Engine: 383 dart 215 billet 84mm s400
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: help with gear selction

yeah not countin on it to last long just hoping it will until i can save up for a 9" or maybe a 12 bolt. do ya think a 3.73 will leave some performance at the track
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.70
Re: help with gear selction

3.73 will run good on the track too. 3.73 is a solid gear. My buddy has one and it runs low 11's and got into the high 10's and his engine is only hopped up a little bit.
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