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Posted by james51381 (Member # 2813) on :
 
I have a set of 3.73 in my garage, but i was wondering if i should go with something steeper like 3.90 or 4.10. Right now i have a stock tranny, but i will get a world class T-5 with a 2.95 first gear.
thanks
james
 

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Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
i think the 373s will be fine. good cam btw.
 

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Posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT (Member # 2754) on :
 
I feel like a broken record 373s
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
If you have the 3.73's in your garage, then pop them in. 3.90's or 4.10's will improve your 60 ft times at the track with sticky tires since you have a 2.95 first gear... so if it won't be a track slut, don't worry about it

ps- You'll need better springs if you're sticking that cam in with the stock heads.
 

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Posted by 1 FLy.. (Member # 2425) on :
 
3:73s are pretty damn good..for allaround...but if its for track use 4:10
 

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Posted by james51381 (Member # 2813) on :
 
thanks guys. I didnt mean to "turn on" the broken record. Just wanted to make sure i was matching my cam to my rear end. Crane recomends 3.08 or higher. My heads are stage 2 ported Holley Systemax 2 with 2.02 valves and new seals.
Does anyone have this cam? how much HP?
thank you
james
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
What intake are you running? The Crane 2030/2031 cams are really designed for Ford castings which have very restrictive exhaust ports.
 

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Posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT (Member # 2754) on :
 
Yea looks like you need a custom cam.

haha i had to do it
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 

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Originally posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT:
Yea looks like you need a custom cam.

haha i had to do it

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Damn you got me! I read the first line and my heart rate quickly rose

[ May 12, 2003, 11:08 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
 

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Posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT (Member # 2754) on :
 
When i saw you mentioning cams i couldnt help myself too funny lol.
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I didn't know you knew me so well
 

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Posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT (Member # 2754) on :
 


[ May 12, 2003, 11:49 PM: Message edited by: BOUNTY HUNTER VERT ]
 

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Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
I would choose 3.73's!!....Your cam should be fine with the 3.73's but your heavy convertable with a 2.95 first gear could definately use a 3.73 or 3.90 gear..I think if you had an automatic and that cam you would definately need 3.73's..

I think gear ratio's are better suited for your total horse power and how/where you drive your car..

[ May 13, 2003, 01:39 AM: Message edited by: Black94 5.0 ]
 

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