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Drivetrain Topic
« on: April 11, 2006, 10:44:54 PM »
I was wondering what drivetrain everyone uses in their cars? I use C4 automatics and an 8 inch rearend with 4.62 gears and a mini spool.
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Re: Drivetrain Topic
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2006, 03:42:53 PM »
I use the stock drive train but i weld spiders for posi.   :accident:  Matt  89r
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Re: Drivetrain Topic
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2006, 01:03:55 AM »
 Stock 2.3 with no welded rear end...

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Re: Drivetrain Topic
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2006, 04:52:45 PM »
Stock rears aren't as much fun though. You can usually get the gears on ebay for $60-75 bucks and mini spool for an 8 inch for $23 w/ shipping.
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Re: Drivetrain Topic
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2006, 06:00:39 AM »
If I run an auto it is a C4 with 8" and 4:62 gears.  Most of the time it is a manual with 8" and 3:40 or 3:55 gears.

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Re: Drivetrain Topic
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2006, 07:52:37 AM »
I always run a manual tranny.Automat ics take to much power away.I have a lightened flywheel.I run either 4.11 or 3.55 gears in an eight inch rear-end with a spool.Motor is a stock 2.3,with my magical touch applied to it.My motor is usually heard above the other ones.I turn it at 6,000 RPM when demoing.My race car I turn at 7,400 RPM.