3.55 gears
 

Nikolas:

Let me clarify.

3.55's are an excellent all-around rear gear for the street or with power-adders (like a supercharger). Good acceleration with minimal impact on RPM for cruising (about 2200 RPM @ 70 mph).

For the track, or heavy-duty, serious (i.e. money on the line) street racing, you want at least a 3.73 or a 4.10, maybe a 4.56 in some cases. Of course, to make use of that gear you need real power and some serious traction or you'll just go up in tire smoke every time. Cheater slicks help but soft compound street tires and good traction devices will get you launched well with steep gears.

Rear gear choice depends on your plans for the car. For stoplight racing with a mildly modified 5.0, 3.55's will do just fine. They do for me.

Beyond that (track or serious street racing with lots of mods) 3.73/4.10 is prefered.

Go to Car Colletor Trader Online and look around. Last time I looked there was some sweet rides for pretty cheap.

I would also suggest getting a car that is in good condition and building it your self. Then you know what you have and all is good.

mr 5 0

thanks for clearing that up. if i get that car i dont think it will be a serious race car. might use it to put people in there place on the street. i like that car cause it doesnt have anything its still stock. just with gears and a flowmaster. so its still pretty much stock.

thanks guys

just a little something to keep those Rice burners in line LOL
5.0 is the way to go! good luck and let us know how you make out.

but what would i have to look out for on the road....to keep me in my place?