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too much gear? #338850
06/05/09 05:26 PM
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Guys, are 4:88,s with a 32" tall tire running an R B 727 too much for 1/4 mile racing?

Re: too much gear? [Re: dartphil] #338851
06/05/09 05:51 PM
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Depends on the rest of the combo.

Re: too much gear? [Re: B G Racing] #338852
06/05/09 05:58 PM
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i have 4.88's & a 32" tyre on a 727 with 5500 stall behind my 512. changing gear @ 7000 & cross the stripe @ 7200 with my window closed or 6900 with the window switch open. 1.34 60's 6.0@112mph @ half track 9.5@139mph 1/4's. is it too much gear? not in my book!

Re: too much gear? [Re: dartphil] #338853
06/05/09 09:30 PM
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NO, let it breathe. My 4.89s are too tall, and I'm a little short on power, and I need a bigger wallet, and why am I still at work, it's friday.

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Re: too much gear? [Re: RAT PATROL] #338854
06/06/09 03:13 PM
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I was just courious as I just bought the car and it has been an 8th mile car running 6.50's Aluminum rod 440. 5000,stall,ladder bar coil over setup. Thanks







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