Gearing and shifting 4 speed at the track

At speed, a 28" inch tire will usually grow to 29 inches, depending on the brand and type. I think 4.30's are probably going to be right on par with what a 408 stroker running to 6200 would work best with. If it keeps pulling to 6500 rpm or higher, as in going faster by raising the shift point then I would say 4.56. But at that point the emphasis becomes much more strip oriented and less street. If it stops pulling at 6200, 4.30 gears are all it would ever need.



I agree. It would damn sure help his low gear. If his tire didn't grow, with a 4.30 at 6200 he'd still be about 120 MPH, and at 3400 pounds (I'm pulling that out of my hat) that's still an 11 flat'ish pass. Certainly doable if the engine is even close.

My car is 3400ish depending on my weight and I have a 14.09 first gear and that is almost not enough. I have to compromise on clutch tuning to keep from driving through the clutch.