4.10's +ported eaton

[astippich]

Will I be able to get traction in first gear on the street with 500hp/500tq + 4.10's + bfg 315/17 dr's? I am contemplating the 4.10's right now as my car is awaiting steg's latest port.

 

[20-COBRA-03]

i'd say 3.73's... my fellow terminator owners from my area love them and feel that 4.10 are a tad high with that much HP/TQ.

 

[CobraBob]

I've read of a couple of people who have swapped to a 4.10 and had little or no traction in first gear. This would be anything north of, say, 480rwhp. The more power/torque the greater the traction issue will be without the right tires. I also know of others who went with 3.73s and fared better. If you're racing, also consider what gear you're shooting for when you go through the lights. That alone would make the 3.73 a better choice. JMO.

 

[mixxer]

i heard some peeps like the 3.90 also

 

[96stanggt]

With my current power level and this cold weather my tires have to be really heated just to get traction in second....first anything more than half throttle and its going sideways. This is with 315 nitto's.....the bfg's are a stickier tire but I think the 4.10's will really give you some problems. With some really sticky tires it would probably be a monster @ the track.....but I think it would be useless on the street. 3.73's might be a better choice...

 

[MTI LS1]

3.90's are probably the optimal choice, but alot of people have taken them out b/c they whined like crazy. I wouldn't do 4.10's though, I'd rather have traction than worry about spinning.

 

[davidsk5018]

I have the combo you are talking about, and I love the 4:10 gears, don't regret it at all. Even before the 4:10 gears, 1st gear was useless. Now, the car is more fun to drive all around.

 

[Mad Max]

I have stock gears - added MM SF's - no pulley (yet), just diablo canned tune and CAI/exhaust and first and 1/2 second are useless WOT. (have some Nittio's - not on yet). You are gonna need drag slicks to hook with 4:10's........or a couple of bodies in the trunk.

 

[Power Trip]

Depends what you want.. Do you want to optimize your gearing/tire for the track? Say 4.10's with a 27 or 26 inch tire.... If you just f around on the street then i wouldnt bother with the steep gear.

 

[unit213]

Will I be able to get traction in first gear on the street with 500hp/500tq + 4.10's + bfg 315/17 dr's?

No chance in hell my friend.

 

[fast1]

What do 03/04's come with stock? 3.55's?

 

[flyn high again]

What do 03/04's come with stock? 3.55's?

Yep.

4.10s and a ported blower will require drag radials at a minimum. With 510 rwhp and DRs, you may be able to get traction in 2nd but 1st will have to be feathered.

The 4.10s are a fun street gear. Instant jump ahead performance.

 

[unit213]

With 510 rwhp and DRs, you may be able to get traction in 2nd but 1st will have to be feathered.

Maybe the top of 2nd. I could never find traction until a second after
I powershifted into 3rd. I'd have to peddle the shit out of it up to
that point.

...and that was with the 3.55 gear.