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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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From: klamathfalls
9''swap in 56

im plannin on swapin the stock4;88 gears for a 9 in
plan on 17 in rims with 3-4 in rubber on the back tires

ill run a 429 w/c6
i dont plan on towing anything, (young and got a lead foot) so i would like to have a good get up and go

what are your sugestions on a good gear ratio
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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I would think a 3.00 to 3.50:1 would be good. Use one of the rpm calculators to see what rpm you will turn with different tire diameters and gears. Just google "rpm calc" and you should get some info.
 
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