Rearend gear question

[captrob]

For a transplant...3.8 turbo, 200 4r tranny, 26" tires, less than 2500 lbs.
Have the choice of 3.55 or 3.27. Which would be better for me? (considering there would be much difference between them)
A few quarter mile blasts, more 1/8 mile blasts, and few times to the road races.
Thanks for the help, Rob

 

[zam70]

For what you're doing, I'd run the 355

 

[TTA850]

3.27 or maybe even 3.08

But thats just me and I dont like roadracing or 1/8 mile - gotta love running 3rd gear out

I have 3.08 gears and am 1000 pounds heavier than you, still manage to consistantly 60ft in the 1.4's

This page might help you figure out what you want:
http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/mph_range.php

HTH,
Steve

 

[captrob]

Thanks for the help guys...

I just don't want to loose too much first gear "FUN" if I go to a 3.27. I think that's where I'm leaning towards.
Only reving to 5800ish, if that changes anything.
Thanks, Rob

 

[humberto]

3.55s for me. Thats just me.

 

[REEDOG]

3.27

With the torque of the 3.8 and the weight of your car I'd bet the 3.27 will be quicker.

 

[forzfed]

Go with the 3.27.