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Old 06-21-2007, 02:12 PM
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Default Which Gears w/ charger??

What gears would you recommend getting with a Novi 2000 charger?
373, 390,410? Thanks for the help
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Old 06-21-2007, 02:14 PM
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Default RE: Which Gears w/ charger??

Im pretty sure a set of 3:73 would be a good set-up for F/I, thats my opinion , im sure someone will chime in if im wrong.
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Old 06-21-2007, 02:24 PM
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if you don't plan on taking it beyond your stock block limits (~400RWHP), then go with 4.10s. if you plan on breaking the 500 mark and beyond, go with 3.73.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:05 AM
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IMO, go with 3:73's. Better for traction and it's going to make plenty of low end power, so stay a little conservative with the gears...plus you'll like the top end. Unless of coarse you're building a car mostly for the track with some suspension upgrades and drag radials...than go with more gear.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:07 AM
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I have 3 SC mustangs, 2 with 3.55 and 1 with 3.73. I much prefer the 3.55 and have even considered 3.27.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:10 AM
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4.10s pulls extremely hard but gears go by too quick in my opinion. 3.73 are a good all around gear. I hated the 3.27.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:12 AM
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3:27 sucks with a centri......
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:16 AM
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3:27 sucks with a centri......
I hear ya but, my buddy (turbo car)is running 6.19 @ 112 in 1/8th with 3.27 and 28" tires. With C4 he is shifting at 5500. With my 3.55 I am having to shift at 6200 to stay with him.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:21 AM
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if you don't plan on taking it beyond your stock block limits (~400RWHP), then go with 4.10s. if you plan on breaking the 500 mark and beyond, go with 3.73.
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:36 AM
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i wouldn't go any higher then 3:73's If i had your setup i would go 3:55's
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