Wondering what gear ratio to run? - Lateral-g Forums

aany001 · #1 09-02-2010, 07:19 PM

I have a 69 Camaro with 2001 LS1 T56 combo and 335 30 18 tires mounted on 12" rims. What gear ratio should I go with? I will mostly be driving around town and highway cruises with the family and not out racing.I was thinking either 342 or 373. What do you guys think??
thanks
Steve

Z06vette · #2 09-02-2010, 08:15 PM

I'd go 373, 6th gear sort of lugs with 342 unless your buzzing 90-100mph. 410 isnt even that bad.
Scott

ccracin · #3 09-03-2010, 04:59 AM

I'm not sure about the Chevy rears, but if you are using a 9" Ford the 3.89 is a good choice with an overdrive tranny.

hifi875 · #4 09-03-2010, 06:10 AM

3.89-4.10 ls motors like to rev. and with a 6sp you have plenty of overdrive.

**CamaroAJ** · #5 09-03-2010, 06:27 AM

http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/gear_calculator.html

**GregWeld** · #6 09-03-2010, 09:11 PM

I'm running 3:73's in my Nomad - Ford 9" - 700r4..... 26" tall tire.... LOVE the combo