Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) confused which ratio for 1/4 mile

[gottorq33]

which ratio do I want in my truck for 1/4 mile I have 355's in now with auto DTT transmission 89% and 33'' BFGS getting ready to put 255x19. 5 which are about 34'' tall on in a week or 2 I have full size b1 and mach 4. 5 dont care about mileage but travel mostly highway would 410's be to much or should I stay where I am at

 

[Ramafid]

Keep what you have. That's my opinion. With the power you have you will more than likely redline before you get to the end of the 1/4 with 4. 10's.

 

[Hohn]

I can't really think of a LEGAL scenario where the 4. 10 would be needed with 35" or smaller tires.



Justin

 

[Snow man]

with your power you should be at approx 105MPH in the 1/4 mi. That is the exact mph where the 4. 10/285 tire starts to defuel with a drag comp. So you would be fine with 4. 10 in the 1/4 mi,as far as speed goes. I honestly dont think youd gain enough to make a gear swap worth it,although the 4. 10 may be slightly quicker,its not worth the $$ to swap at this point. Also if you add any power,you will be defueling slightly as you go thru the lights. I defuel at about the 1100 fr mark,from there on it doesnt pill nearly as hard. I still managed a 109. 25mph though.

If your looking to get more you could get a set of 245 tires/wheels,they look funny but the smaller diameter,and lighter weight will help at the track more than a gear swap to 4. 10 and its a lot cheaper. Id swap them b4 you go to the track,and again after.