Thread: 373 vs 410s
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Old 12-22-2002, 12:37 PM   #8
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On a 5-speed that will not be taking long hwy trips and maybe be a weekend warrior, I'd probably suggest 4.10s over 3.73. But I too have had at least 2 friends that have gone from 3.73s to 4.10s and regretted it-- both with 5-speed manuals-- but mainly b/c they couldn't get any traction on the launch-- these launches were on drag radials also. Yeah, 1rst gear is SHORT-LIVED. But with slicks, i think you'll love the 4.10s. Launching with those will be a little more difficult than with the 3.73s, but with someone who knows how to drive and with good tires, you'll get use to them...

Of course, the best thing to do would be to get the car dynoed. Observe your power band and trap speed and rpm at the 1/4 mile and then match the car's gears to that.
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