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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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I have a 65' GT and all I know about the gears is that they're low. I would like to get better gears for it; it already has good acceleration but I was wondering what kind of gears would give me some good acceleration but also a higher top speed. I don't care about gas mileage because I drive with the pedal to the floor everywhere I go anyway. So what would you guys recommend?
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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3.55 will get what you are after, but they will also be ok for highway driveability
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks. I'll check those out.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Yeah, 355 to 375. If you go to 410's you will be revving very high at 70 MPH, but will have a screamer off the line.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Before you decide on a new ratio, you need to know what you have now so you have a starting point. If you want a higher top speed, you'll need to go with a numerically lower ratio. If you want a better hole shot, you'll need to go with a numerically higher ratio.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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Go with the 3.25-3.55, Also, You have a HIGH gear. The lower the number, the higher the gear. The higher the number like 4.11 for example is a low gear. You have a high gear.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Okay, thanks for the help you guys.
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