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anyone run 4.30 or 4.56 gears on the street

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91 HATCH

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if you run these gears or have run them in your car before i would like to know what you think about them
 

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Ran 4.30's in an 04 gt. Not the same by no means. That car LOVED them.

My best friend has a 12.50 89 lx that runs 4.30's. Its a monster but the pushrod cars don't like 3k at 70 on the hwy. Takes him forever to get anywhere far.

If its just a toy(like my buddys) and your not worried about running out of gear then do it!


EDIT: b/c I know someone will say it as well. You can run a 28 inch tall tire (stock is 26) and get away with a taller gear but if its a GT you will have bad rubbing issues and have to roll the fenders even on an lx.

We really need to know what you plan on using the car for. street/strip. Drag only? Daily driver?
 
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They'd be fun on the street...but a total basturd on the highway! I personally think there is a limit to gearing on a street car, and i feel its 3:73's on a 5 speed fox. Anything more and your really running the engine hard on the highway at high rpms and giving it extra wear.
 

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the car im going to gear is 90% strip 10% street
 

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If thats the case, 4.30s FTW!!!
 

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I drove in a '95 Gt with them. They were to short in my opinion for a daily driver. My buddy ended up getting rid of them and going for a little bit higher gear.

For what your plans are, I say go for them as long as they match your trap speed potential, transmission gear, and tire height.

The more power you have, the less gear you will need
 
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I did it was fun on the street and great at the track, should work for your needs.
 
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