Opinion on rear end ratio choice - Lateral-g Forums

gnx7 · #1 05-03-2013, 09:18 PM

what kind of power is that 461 making?
What will the car weigh with you in it?

3.89 would be a good choice IMO as your engine isn't super high revving..... but it does make a ton of torque down low.

I like this gear ratio calculator:
http://f-body.org/gears/ choose '98 M6 for the transmission

67rstbkt · #2 05-23-2013, 10:13 AM

I ended up going with 4:11, guess we'll see how it goes.Thanks for all the input.

**Flash68** · #3 05-23-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

I ended up going with 4:11, guess we'll see how it goes.Thanks for all the input.

If it does not suit you, it's not the worst thing in the world to change out.

67rstbkt · #4 05-23-2013, 12:50 PM

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If it does not suit you, it's not the worst thing in the world to change out.

For sure; The difference between the two isn't all that much, on paper anyways. And I've got no problem swapping gears if I don't like it later on. The 4:11 just seems like it'll get all 6 speeds used more often.

**FETorino** · #5 05-23-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

For sure; The difference between the two isn't all that much, on paper anyways. And I've got no problem swapping gears if I don't like it later on. The 4:11 just seems like it'll get all 6 speeds used more often.

You made the right call with the 4.11 and a 27" tire.