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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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66 mustang, 302, B&M miniblower 7LBS of boost, tfs1 cam, stock heads, hooker long tubes, exhaust. STOCK 273:1 GEARS.. killin me!!! 4 speed top loader. this car will not see a lot of freeway driving,. pretty much track and around town fun.. ;]

im getting a detroit locker, and want help choosing gears ;] thanks in advance guys
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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i wouldnt run anything more then a 3.55 with a roots blower, they dont need redline RPM's to see full boost like centrifugal blowers do.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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3.55's at most, 3.25 would work well, 3.55 may start to see traction problems. Turbo or positive displacement blowers tend to work out better with taller gearing.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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stock heads?
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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lol yea i ran a 12.9 at 109 lol.. with stock heads and stock gears =]
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