How do you plan to put more than 28" tall tires on it?
I looked again and I was actually wrong, my tires are just over 27 inches tall, but yea, not going to fit much more than 28 anyways, forgot about that.
How do you plan to put more than 28" tall tires on it?
just dont want the 3.55s to only be a marginal increase in performance.
Because currently the car isnt the funnest to drive, the 2.76s suck the life outa it with my engine combo, just dont want the 3.55s to only be a marginal increase in performance.
I went from a 7 1/4 2.76's to an 8 3/4 3.55 suregrip.
Let's just say the look on your face will be priceless, the first time you mash on it.
I looked again and I was actually wrong, my tires are just over 27 inches tall, but yea, not going to fit much more than 28 anyways, forgot about that.
Only you can decide what is right for you, I put in 27" tire and 60 mph for the following calculations.2.74 - 2100 rpm3.23 - 24753.55 - 2700 3.91 - 3000 4.11 - 3150 4.30 - 33004.56 - 3500
I am looking for some new gears for my dart, and am not sure what would be best. I have a rebuilt 360, comp xe268 cam eddy heads etc, so its got some power. A factory torque converter (want to change out soon) and a 999 trans with a low first gear set, and 28 inch tall tires.
I know I need at least 3.55 rear gears in the 8 3/4 to make the combo even work at all, the 2.76 gears are doing nothing for me in the "seat of the pants" off the line. I know you can get 3.73 gears but were not factory gears I don't think. So that leaves the 3.91s. I typically only drive in the city, rarely up to 60 mph. I am kind of leaning towards the 3.91s at this point in time. For city driving without much highway (if any) and runs at the track would 3.91s be good? Or would my engine be revving really high all the time?
I also would venture to guess that there would be a substantial difference in acceleration going from 2.76 to 3.55s or 3.91s?
I'd run a 3:73 or 4:10 with an adjustable snubber for street/strip use, your choice.
Best guess is you have about 400hp, an 8"wide tire will hold if you've got the suspension dialed in.
Tire size would be what ever hooks best on the track and you can get under there.
I'd lose that stock convertor immediately and go with a 2200 to 2600 stall for
a decent all around street/strip package that can be driven daily without a bunch of headaches.
A trans cooler is a must.
I went from a 7 1/4 2.76's to an 8 3/4 3.55 suregrip.
Let's just say the look on your face will be priceless, the first time you mash on it.
That is about right for the power of my setup, the suspension is a work in progress so I will get dialed soon. And I am wanting to get a new converter, I know that is another thing that is probably holding me back significantly. I am slowly building this car up so Ill get a new one over the winter as well as the rear end. Well I'm glad to here that! I am looking forward to putting in new gears the more I drive the thing. Wish I could see my own face when I do, I know I'll have the biggest grin on my face! LOL I have found a set of 3.55s fairly close to me, and a set of 3.91s, I am going to try for the 3.91s but if not, I will have a set of 3.55s to run around in.
I'd lose that stock convertor immediately and go with a 2200 to 2600 stall for a decent all around street/strip package that can be driven daily without a bunch of headaches.A trans cooler is a must.
.When I got the GearVendor and the 273 ratio A-833(3.09low), I liked the 3.55s best.
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