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Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:50 am ]
Post subject:  1/4 to 1/8 Mile Gear change?
I run a 4.56 Gear for the Ruster in the 1/4 Mile setup.

When I run 1/8th Mile I(have in the past) just left the 4.56 in there.

Can any E.T. or MPH be gained in the 1/8 by changing to the 4.88 for 1/8 only?


Greg
Author:  Dart270 [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:32 am ]
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Many drag racers do this and do see gains. I do not know for sure with Slant 6 guys as not many have bothered to do this. You could go to 5.13s or even higher and not run out of RPMs...

Lou
Author:  slantzilla [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:36 pm ]
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I've got a set of 5.38's if you wanna borrow them. Gears only, not in a pig. :lol:
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:08 pm ]
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I believe Ron Hamby told me he has run everything from 4.10's to 4.88's and did not see enough gains to make the hassle worthwhile. I believe he settled on 4.30's

Now if you are going for a certain record ,Greg, a little hassle may pay off !! :lol: :lol:

Oh, I'm on the way to the garage to change my rear too. 3.55's to 2.76's for the trip.
Author:  emsvitil [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:07 pm ]
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How's your off the line traction?


If you lose traction with the lower gears, you'll be slower.......
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:28 pm ]
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Traction is great,

Dennis, I might borrow those, are they for a "489" case?

I have 4.56's now and I have a 4.88 pig that is also ready to go.
It didn't play well in the 1/4 mile but I still have it.


Greg
Author:  slantzilla [ Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:43 pm ]
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Pretty sure mine are for a 742, but I will look at the shop this weekend. Honestly, a 4.88 ought to be enough.
Author:  Ron Parker [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:18 pm ]
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hi everybody I'm still here and feeling pretty good just caint travel far. I always ran 4.30 gears with a spool and did not have any problem with 1/8 or 1/4. But my gear lub I run is a secret want to guess well do you feal lucky.









Thanks Ron Parker Bagels worst nitemare
Author:  slantzilla [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:02 pm ]
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Bacon grease? :D

Good to see you post Ol' buddy! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:27 pm ]
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1.5 quarts lard and butter.


good to hear from you Ron!
Author:  sandy in BC [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:56 pm ]
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I feel lucky every time upi post Mr Pussom.
Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:32 am ]
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Good to see ya, Ron! All the best to you and Judy. Was great to see the "Slanted Attitude" Dart at Mason-Dixon and have it win a race!

Lou
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