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KRatcliff · 06-29-2021, 11:50 AM

I have always favored running as much gear as your engine can RPM. It is physics to me for moving a heavy stationary object and accelerating it through the 1/4 mile with the tongue hanging out at the end.

A 5.14 with a 94" rollout Hoosier or a 4.88 with a 92.5" Hoosier would be where I would lean. They almost work out the same. Our LT1's carry more weight than in the past and I think enough gear is key.

I was running a 5.00 for a long time and would bounce between the 92.5" and 94" depending on the air. I don't run an automatic anymore so I went to a different gear. I do have a new in the box Richmond 5.00 that I need to sell.

06-29-2021, 11:50 AM	#5
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 763 Likes: 75 Liked 524 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Lt1 rear gear? I have always favored running as much gear as your engine can RPM. It is physics to me for moving a heavy stationary object and accelerating it through the 1/4 mile with the tongue hanging out at the end. A 5.14 with a 94" rollout Hoosier or a 4.88 with a 92.5" Hoosier would be where I would lean. They almost work out the same. Our LT1's carry more weight than in the past and I think enough gear is key. I was running a 5.00 for a long time and would bounce between the 92.5" and 94" depending on the air. I don't run an automatic anymore so I went to a different gear. I do have a new in the box Richmond 5.00 that I need to sell.