trying to decide if upgrading gears is a good idea.....I know this would make the car much snappier, but how is the traction? Do you have to ease into the throttle with the new gears or is it really much worse than stock? Any opinions?

 

well the higher the gears the more tire spin i believe

im runnin 4.10s and Theys Be Fun with my T5

 

I'm getting 4.10s installed in the 8.8 in the 5.0....It's up to you though...

 

Get good tires and you dont dump the clutch if you dont want to spin....you will love the gears.

 

I HAD them in my daily driver. I loved the fun that they were, but I had a hard time with the everyday driveability of them. Every couple of weeks I drive 3 hours to Phx, at 75-80 it would turn like 2500-2600 RPM. If the car was strictly for in town, it might have been OK, you take off in second on a regular basis. Gas mileage SUCKS.
I put 3.27's in. I don't really like those either. Too friggin tall and slow, hard to stay in the meat of the powerband. We'll see if the NOVI 1000 clears that up. If not, I'm in the market for 3.55's.

 

thats odd? with my 3.73s at 80mph I'm only at about 8200-8300?

 

You turn 8200-8300 rpms! WOW hahahah

 

I went with 3:55's nice gear put a lot of thought into the 355 373 question bit I run 85ish on the highway & can live it them

 

3.73's were the best mod I made to my 88 when it was still on the street. they only added about 300 rpm to my crusing speed at 70 mph and the effect on gas mileage was almost not noticable with my AOD. yes they will break lose quicker, especially on wet pavement, but you get used to them real quick and will figure out exactly how much throttle to use with them. I'd say go for them now!

 

I put them in. What I have found is that :
RPM's increased maybe 200-300
Tires spin easier
Gas mileage same or unnoticable

More seat of the pants power (seemingly)
LOTS OF FUN!!!!

I have an automatic and it may have been the Superchip Microtuner, but after the gear install and the adjustment to the chip, my shifting is way better. Smoother without hard jerks.

I would do it again. I drive the car everyday 25-50 miles minimum and it is way more fun!!! Tahts what it's about right?