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Old 08-01-2014   #154
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Default Re: 4.10 gears...not what I expected.

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Originally Posted by KILLSHOTS View Post
Hey David,

Yes, I definitely like them better than I did at first. It sounds like we had similar experiences relative to inflated expectations. Once I came to grips with the fact that I had simply expected too much, I began evaluating the mod more objectively. The car moves away from a stop easier and feels more "drivable" in almost all circumstances. I'm happy with them now. Glad you are too!
I thought you might be. It feels like the car went on about a 500 lb diet. Very froggy and eager to run.

Paul, I think with modded motors like ours the taller gears are fine. That's why I did 3.90's vs 4.10's. We have the power to pull those tall gears in 1st and 2nd. For the same reason if I added boost I would never do 3.90's or 4.10's. Don't need to. Shorter gears are a great equalizer when you are short on power. IMHO, the more power you have the less gear you need.
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