Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4

Mike Pearson · 07-24-2012, 02:48 PM

its probably more the converter and the rear gear that will make the difference. Also how the engine is tuned. My powerglide has a 1.98 low gear and will get the wheels real high if I want it to. I am sure your C4 has a lower gear than that. The engine that I have in the car now actually likes a real tight shock setting and keep the front end down. Each combo will like something different.

Mike Graham · 07-24-2012, 07:06 PM

I agree with Mr Pearson. It is more the converter than the low gear set. The stock c-4 has a 2.43 low gear. I run a SS/GT mustang with far less than the stock ratio and my car will drag the bumper without the front end tied down and 50 lbs of ballast on the front.

07-24-2012, 02:48 PM	#1
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,473 Likes: 633 Liked 1,987 Times in 599 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 its probably more the converter and the rear gear that will make the difference. Also how the engine is tuned. My powerglide has a 1.98 low gear and will get the wheels real high if I want it to. I am sure your C4 has a lower gear than that. The engine that I have in the car now actually likes a real tight shock setting and keep the front end down. Each combo will like something different. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-24-2012, 07:06 PM	#2
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Question about going to a low 1st gear in a C4 I agree with Mr Pearson. It is more the converter than the low gear set. The stock c-4 has a 2.43 low gear. I run a SS/GT mustang with far less than the stock ratio and my car will drag the bumper without the front end tied down and 50 lbs of ballast on the front.