Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds?
03-09-2005, 09:32 AM
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Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds?
I'm just curious because I have an ats 4.9 final in my itr tranny, with an 18g turbo kit... my drivability is quite nice. I never wait for the turbo to spool. I kept the final because I wanted good drivability in vacuum around town and it has worked well for me.
Why do I see so many people recommending gsr trannies or ls trannies? Is it to prevent an extra shift in the 1320?
Or is the general consensus that the $ is better spent elsewhere?
Thoughts?
Why do I see so many people recommending gsr trannies or ls trannies? Is it to prevent an extra shift in the 1320?
Or is the general consensus that the $ is better spent elsewhere?
Thoughts?
03-09-2005, 09:38 AM
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Re: Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds? (Black R)
I think its because of traction problems... FWD + lots of power + street tires = lots of spinning.
03-09-2005, 10:37 AM
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Re: Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds? (Boltz)
I would look into other things for traction like an LSD, better tires, suspension, motor mounts, traction bars, staged boost controller, etc... before I bought a longer geared tranny that would make my car slower.
03-09-2005, 10:49 AM
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Re: Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds? (beerbongskickass)
Most people just dont think about it
Gearing means just as much as anything else in the equation IMO.
I like quick acceleration and staying in boost between shifts. Therefor i prefer a little shorter gearing.
Gearing means just as much as anything else in the equation IMO.
I like quick acceleration and staying in boost between shifts. Therefor i prefer a little shorter gearing.
03-09-2005, 11:41 AM
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Re: Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds? (beerbongskickass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beerbongskickass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would look into other things for traction like an LSD, better tires, suspension, motor mounts, traction bars, staged boost controller, etc... before I bought a longer geared tranny that would make my car slower.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good info.
Good info.
03-09-2005, 12:15 PM
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Re: Is gearing overlooked with most boost builds? (Black R)
I have a JDM ITR tranny with 4.785 final and think my car drives sick with the power it currently has. I just hope with a little more power it doesn't start losing major traction. Man do I love to stay in peak power and b00st inbetween shifts!!!!! I think reving higher/longer with short gearing is key.
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