[TedRamAirII]

Originally Posted by Garry Sr

I ordered a set of 3:73 gears yesterday. Still thinking about sending them back for a set of 4:10s. 3:08 doesn't cut the cake.

I dont think a PONTIAC "needs" all that gear? That's reserved for weak torque Chevies! What are you trying to accomplish? I am finding I just want to cruise. A 3.08 gear is what I think I want. Of course it needs to be mated to a M22Z. These guys doing 11.00's with a 3.08 gear get my utmost respect. I my opinion with a high gear like that, the engine is well past its torque band an just buzzing high rpm for no reason. If I'm wrong, tell me why. ; )

[Garry Sr]

Originally Posted by TedRamAirII

I dont think a PONTIAC "needs" all that gear? That's reserved for weak torque Chevies! What are you trying to accomplish? I am finding I just want to cruise. A 3.08 gear is what I think I want. Of course it needs to be mated to a M22Z. These guys doing 11.00's with a 3.08 gear get my utmost respect. I my opinion with a high gear like that, the engine is well past its torque band an just buzzing high rpm for no reason. If I'm wrong, tell me why. ; )

Yea I probably should have kept my mouth shut. While I'm impressed with ta mans times with that gear I need more out of my car. P.S. I had a 4:10 in my 69 Firebird and it was a blast.

[TedRamAirII]

Originally Posted by Garry Sr

Yea I probably should have kept my mouth shut. While I'm impressed with ta mans times with that gear I need more out of my car. P.S. I had a 4:10 in my 69 Firebird and it was a blast.

What is your ET/MPH/Weight/Gear now?

[Garry Sr]

Originally Posted by TedRamAirII

What is your ET/MPH/Weight/Gear now?

My 73 hasn't been to the track yet. The gear at present is a dog and doesn't work with my combo.

[TedRamAirII]

Originally Posted by Garry Sr

My 73 hasn't been to the track yet. The gear at present is a dog and doesn't work with my combo.

So what is the present gear? I'm just asking because 3.08 does'nt seem to slow a lot of these guys down! What is the Combo? Is it all a secret? ; )

A friend put 4.33 in his car from 3.73, it slowed down. Every car has its sweet spot.

[ta man]

Weather permitting hitting the track next Friday afternoon..its a track rental day for the next day's small tire shootout guys..and I'm going to join in on the rental.Will be running a new set of rear tires ET street pros..and my carb now has an annular main body.Should be a nice relaxed atmosphere to test...Torquewar is keen too so we can help each other..track prep is promised to be great!

[Garry Sr]

Originally Posted by ta man

Weather permitting hitting the track next Friday afternoon..its a track rental day for the next day's small tire shootout guys..and I'm going to join in on the rental.Will be running a new set of rear tires ET street pros..and my carb now has an annular main body.Should be a nice relaxed atmosphere to test...Torquewar is keen too so we can help each other..track prep is promised to be great!

Good luck man. Humble apologies for the intrusion.

[ta man]

Originally Posted by ta man

Weather permitting hitting the track next Friday afternoon..its a track rental day for the next day's small tire shootout guys..and I'm going to join in on the rental.Will be running a new set of rear tires ET street pros..and my carb now has an annular main body.Should be a nice relaxed atmosphere to test...Torquewar is keen too so we can help each other..track prep is promised to be great!

Well weather not permitting!...Putting on new rear tires and street testing this new carb main body..and hitting a car show Saturday..

[Garry Sr]

Originally Posted by TedRamAirII

So what is the present gear? I'm just asking because 3.08 does'nt seem to slow a lot of these guys down! What is the Combo? Is it all a secret? ; )

A friend put 4.33 in his car from 3.73, it slowed down. Every car has its sweet spot.

It's not my thread.