Rear gear

steve4speednova · 04-11-2017, 10:27 PM

Have a 2000 camaro with 4.11 gear, going threw at 6000 rpm with 28x11.5 quick time pro tire ,engine is LS 365 with HYD roller cam. Can i use more gear, maybe 4.33 or 4.56?

Larry Hill · 04-12-2017, 07:00 AM

If some is good, more is better

if more is too much, then its just right.

And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf.

Hacksaw · 04-12-2017, 08:50 AM

It's like a dyno test session. When your all said and done, you found out what doesn't work.

Bob Mulry · 04-12-2017, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

If some is good, more is better

if more is too much, then its just right.

And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf.

Yes Larry,

Stroker McGurk had it right all those years ago......

Tom Medley 1920-2014 RIP

4543 · 04-12-2017, 01:14 PM

My shelf is full! Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

Alan Roehrich · 04-12-2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

If some is good, more is better

if more is too much, then its just right.

And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf.

Larry, you are a true sage.

Dwight Southerland · 04-12-2017, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

If some is good, more is better

if more is too much, then its just right.

And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf.

I always thought it was "If some is good, more is better and too much is just right!" Applies especially to camshaft duration and carburetion.

HR9121 · 04-12-2017, 02:50 PM

Garley Daniels once told me with a small block RPMs are your friend.

randy wilson · 04-13-2017, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

If some is good, more is better

if more is too much, then its just right.

And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf.

And if you never touch it, it will run just like it did last week.

goinbroke2 · 04-13-2017, 06:17 PM

You guys are hilarious, brutal, but hilarious.

To answer the question can you? Sure. The question is, is it still pulling hard at 6000 or has it already nosed over? If it pulls hard to 7000, then get a gear to go through the traps at 7000. If it noses over and stops pulling (or the rate of acceleration is slower) at say 6000 then no, it will slow down or not be any better with a lower gear.

I think everyone here (me included) thinks a 2000 Camaro will pull well past 6000 so yes a lower gear will benefit you. How much? Buy and try or...dyno and see where the peak is and gear accordingly.

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steve4speednova Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear gear Have a 2000 camaro with 4.11 gear, going threw at 6000 rpm with 28x11.5 quick time pro tire ,engine is LS 365 with HYD roller cam. Can i use more gear, maybe 4.33 or 4.56?

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,308 Likes: 1,669 Liked 9,545 Times in 1,980 Posts	Re: Rear gear If some is good, more is better if more is too much, then its just right. And the secret to going fast: Buy it, try it, then put it on the shelf. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 845 Likes: 151 Liked 277 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Rear gear It's like a dyno test session. When your all said and done, you found out what doesn't work.

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4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 602 Likes: 52 Liked 535 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Rear gear My shelf is full! Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,359 Likes: 113 Liked 2,928 Times in 646 Posts	Re: Rear gear Garley Daniels once told me with a small block RPMs are your friend. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

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goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 726 Likes: 673 Liked 178 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Rear gear You guys are hilarious, brutal, but hilarious. To answer the question can you? Sure. The question is, is it still pulling hard at 6000 or has it already nosed over? If it pulls hard to 7000, then get a gear to go through the traps at 7000. If it noses over and stops pulling (or the rate of acceleration is slower) at say 6000 then no, it will slow down or not be any better with a lower gear. I think everyone here (me included) thinks a 2000 Camaro will pull well past 6000 so yes a lower gear will benefit you. How much? Buy and try or...dyno and see where the peak is and gear accordingly.