superchargers and gears... combo?
 

Hey guys,
After reading all like 20 responses to the topic about which supercharger to get I've really been considering getting a Kenne Bell when I get the money. I was thinking about installing 3.55 gears this summer. If I plan to get a supercharger in the future, are those gears a bad idea? I've heard that with a s/c you don't want gears that high, maybe something like 3.05s would be better.
Thanks in advance for your help
Scott

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95 Red Mustang GT
Pro 5.0
MAC fenderwall cold air induction kit
Mostly stock(looking to modify)

I think 3.55's would be great with a SC I had 3.08's stock and had gone with 3.55's before I installed the KB thinking they would be too much but then found myself wishing I had left the 3.55's in there. Last summer I installed a Z-spec world class tranny and was going to order another set of 3.55's but they talked me into 3.73's since my first and fifth gears were taller than stock... I have to admit that I LOVE my 3.73's!!! Of course my car pretty heavy and with me the full stereo and a tank of gas it is aproaching 3700 pounds... But I would say that 3.55's would probably still be a good choice. Good luck with whatever you decide! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/cool.gif

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92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

Everything I've read and all the performance people in the know who I've spoken to all seem to agree that w/ a s/c or turbo, the ideal gear is the 3.55. So, that's what I have in preparation for my s/c.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

go with 3.55's OR 3.73's in a supercharged car

With the low rpm torque the Bell puts out,the 3.55's would work the best.

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Paxton Blown 87GT
ICQ#91504337

3.55's are the best all around gear in my opinion, but if you are gonna go with a WC T-5, i would go with the 3.73's like Stangsrule said...