Too much Torque?

[CobraEd]

The 8.8 is an incredibly strong rear, but the 9 is about the strongest there is. Good chance the 8.8 is fine.


However, with that engine, I would lose the 3.73 ratio and go with a 3:23 or 3:08 or you will never hook up unless you run wrinkle wall slicks. I have to believe that first and second are totaly useless with those gears.


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[Gaz64]

Originally Posted by CobraEd

The 8.8 is an incredibly strong rear, but the 9 is about the strongest there is. Good chance the 8.8 is fine.


However, with that engine, I would lose the 3.73 ratio and go with a 3:23 or 3:08 or you will never hook up unless you run wrinkle wall slicks. I have to believe that first and second are totaly useless with those gears.


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Yes, fully agree.

With that much grunt, taller gears will be a better package.

If second gear is "undriveable" with 3.73s or lower, then the engine can't be enjoyed until 3rd gear.

[jhv48]

With that much torque on tap, you don't need any gears except fourth.

Leave it in fourth and just spin the tires to get going. Saves on clutches too. Although you will tend to eat a few sets of rear tires every year.

You'll never be able to hook up the tires at anything more than 1/4 throttle in the first three gears anyway.

[STL Mark]

No strip or track - leave it alone.
You'll never apply the much power to the pavement anyhow.
Enjoy it. Save the money for gas.