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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Anybody used some low gears with great success? I have 3:26 posi that I knew wouldn't do the job as I was just shifting into 4th at the end of the quarter. Maybe someone that has run a 4:56 or 4:11? I'd like to hit the end at about 5500 or slightly higher.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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i have 3.89's in my 8.8 and love it. Lets me rev out my little 4.8.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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What rear end do you have for 3.26 gears?

also, what mph are you trapping?
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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I have the Ford 8.8 and run a 13.68 at 102mph in street tires.
Matt what rpm are you turning in the quarter?
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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I don't know. I was never able to put together a successful run. I'm easily well into the top of 4th. I trap a lot higher MPH than you though.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Nitrous... Problem solved. It's how ls1 fbody guys do it. Instant 12-15mph gain on a 100 shot
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