standard gearing and supercharger?
05-24-2007, 05:41 AM
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standard gearing and supercharger?
ordered car3 1/2 weeks ago told to expect 6-8 wks. was told by coworker that lower gearing not needed if going with a supercharger. have been reading alot of posts about lowering gearing and now wonder if i should have ordered the 3.55s. problably going with saleen with 475hp upgrade. did i screw up by not opting for the 3.55s or should i be okay? this will be street car only no track.
05-24-2007, 09:07 AM
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RE: standard gearing and supercharger?
3.55 or 3.73 is max on what I would go. I have 3.73 that came with the Saleen, once I put my Turbo on, I am think of going to 3.55. Some guys like the 4.10 with a F/I. IMO no more than 3.73
05-24-2007, 05:30 PM
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RE: standard gearing and supercharger?
What kind of supercharger? If you are getting a twin screw you had better get the tire/traction issue well under control if you go with big gears. You'll spin tires even when you do not want to...
05-24-2007, 05:55 PM
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RE: standard gearing and supercharger?
Yes make sure that you get the wheel hop under control, I would in the very near future upgrade that tin can $70 differential that Ford uses. It is well worth the money to immediately put diff, Ca's and wider tires that can handle the power. Trust me I know what I am talking about and speak from experience on this. I live in the desert, (NO Rain here). I nailed it once trying to blow off a Z06, needless to say I was winning until I ended up in the right hand lane due to torque steer. Not a good situation to be in and I scared the **** out of the passenger as well as me at the time. Get tires, get tires, get tires........then get Control Arms!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-24-2007, 08:50 PM
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RE: standard gearing and supercharger?
car ordered :07 gt vert manual talked to saleen today they will warranty 3/36,000 if i drive up to troy michigan for saleen supercharger and 475hp upgrade. so the saleen is the way i'm going. i still have an estemated 2 1/2to 4 1/2 weeks before car is delivered so basically i was going to call dealer and see if it was possible to update my order with 3.55s if that is definately the right way to go. i have a vin # for the car supposedly (wife didn't ask for # when dealer returned call) so i don't know what they'll say.
05-24-2007, 10:08 PM
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RE: standard gearing and supercharger?
excellent choice, i love the saleen series VI
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ordered car3 1/2 weeks ago told to expect 6-8 wks. was told by coworker that lower gearing not needed if going with a supercharger. have been reading alot of posts about lowering gearing and now wonder if i should have ordered the 3.55s. problably going with saleen with 475hp upgrade. did i screw up by not opting for the 3.55s or should i be okay? this will be street car only no track.
ordered car3 1/2 weeks ago told to expect 6-8 wks. was told by coworker that lower gearing not needed if going with a supercharger. have been reading alot of posts about lowering gearing and now wonder if i should have ordered the 3.55s. problably going with saleen with 475hp upgrade. did i screw up by not opting for the 3.55s or should i be okay? this will be street car only no track.
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