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Unit 5302 · 03-12-2001, 06:31 PM

The cam will support good power to redline, I don't think you'll have any problems pulling up top.

Yeah there are a bunch of cool members here from MN, I'm probably one of the few that tackles winter in my 5.0.

I'll agree with the 2.95:1 first gear ratio being steep in the T-5z, but even with my 2.73's my car pulls pretty strong out of the hole. I've definately noticed a slower initial take off, but I also have less wheelspin issues. I would personally like a taller 1st gear if I had some lower gears. With 3.73's I would honestly believe the 2.95 first gear would be an advantage over the 3.35 standard.

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1987 GT 5spd.
D&D Performance "Z" spec T-5
Dynomax 2.5" Super Turbo system
BBK 2 1/2" H-pipe with cats

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03-12-2001, 06:31 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The cam will support good power to redline, I don't think you'll have any problems pulling up top. Yeah there are a bunch of cool members here from MN, I'm probably one of the few that tackles winter in my 5.0. I'll agree with the 2.95:1 first gear ratio being steep in the T-5z, but even with my 2.73's my car pulls pretty strong out of the hole. I've definately noticed a slower initial take off, but I also have less wheelspin issues. I would personally like a taller 1st gear if I had some lower gears. With 3.73's I would honestly believe the 2.95 first gear would be an advantage over the 3.35 standard. ------------------ 1987 GT 5spd. D&D Performance "Z" spec T-5 Dynomax 2.5" Super Turbo system BBK 2 1/2" H-pipe with cats [This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 03-12-2001).]