4.10/4.30/4.56 Which route to go?

[ultravorx]

Hey guys, with the advent of a nice tax return, i will be doing a stage one kit finally!!! Im just not sure which route to take for gears. i can do 4.10/4.30/4.56 Im leaning heavily on the 4.30's I do quite a bit of highway driving, since my GF lives about 130 miles away. I do want a nice pickup off the line as well. I think the 4.56 would be a bit overkill, especially for highway driving. I typically stay at 75-85 while on the highway. And i occasionally open it up on the long Rhode Island straightaways on 95. Im just loooking for some input from you guys.
Thanks,
Frank

[duhtroll]

Just my personal opinions-

I was torn between 4.10 and 4.30 because I also do lots of hwy driving (80 miles per day average).

I got 4.10s, and the RPMS did go up about 250-300 - most noticeably at hwy speeds. At 70 MPH I am right around 2100-2200 RPMS, but I normally drive 75-80 on the way to/from work. I have noticed a MPG drop of about 2-2.5 with the change. I am not what I consider to be average for that as many owners have stated no noticeable MPG drop.

Some owners have mentioned they get better MPG when staying around 2200 RPMS consistently, and since at 80 MPH I am about 2500 maybe that is the reason for my loss in MPG (only averaging 18-20 on the hwy). So if I would drive more responsibly I would see better mileage, and it's my own dang fault, but if I had stayed with the 3.55s I would be able to go 80 and get 22-24 MPG consistently. I made that trade and I still think it was worth it for the extra off-the-line boost.

So, long story short, if you do a lot of highway, 4.10s are the way to go. If you don't care about mileage, get 4.30s. I think 4.56s are a bit much for someone who does mostly highway.

Just my 0.0199999 cents,
-A

[Paul T. Casey]

And i occasionally open it up on the long Rhode Island straightaways on 95
Please explain? Where are these?

[Logan]

I run 4.30's and cruise at 80 most of the time on the highway, drives fine. 4.10's are almost as good performance wise but are a bit easier on the gas mileage.

4.56's are too much IMHO...

[ultravorx]

And i occasionally open it up on the long Rhode Island straightaways on 95
Please explain? Where are these?

THe straighaways are near exit 2 rest stop, coming into RI. Usually when im driving up at night, or leaving back to CT, these areas are pretty empty, and i have some fun. Also where there is the "Measure mile begins" sign also is nice to open up, providing not too many cars are around.
Frank

[Paul T. Casey]

Yeah, that's what I thought you meant, I was kinda kiddin' around, being a RIer. You know, that state that will fit inside the greater Houston metro area. Be careful ova theya though, the State Police barricks is right there in Richmond and they like to patrol the first three exits, also the bridge just north of Rte 102 is a popular radar hangout!

[Paul T. Casey]

Almost forgot, see thread "Shameless plug." That's stock rear gear with a flash, like Smokie said.

[ultravorx]

Yeah, that's what I thought you meant, I was kinda kiddin' around, being a RIer. You know, that state that will fit inside the greater Houston metro area. Be careful ova theya though, the State Police barricks is right there in Richmond and they like to patrol the first three exits, also the bridge just north of Rte 102 is a popular radar hangout!

I always pick up radar blips near the 102 bridge, i even once got picked up over there, but they didnt pull me over until 10 miles later. They said they couldnt catch up to me but they were in a suburban or something like that. I didn realize its 55 there, they clocked me at 80. $70 ticket only though, so i was kinda glad, now i REALLY watch myself in that area. Just last visit a guy was doing about 90 there, a few seconds later he had company and was pulled over. I learned my lesson!!!
Frank

[TripleG]

Weel I'll go with the chip first as stated in on of the last replies iIf you got the the time and money to invest. I have the 4:10 gears ,chip, plugs, Reinheart exhuast, manifold and dynomax mufflers and the cars is just supper. I got 22 miles to a gallon going to the Hooters meet in long lsland.

Bye the way had a great time at the meet. Now if we had some good weather in New England I get the MM polished and looking the way it should unbelieveable.

[BackNBlack]

I'm just here to see if BillyGman ACTUALLY responds...

And God Bless & Keep Paul Casey...I hope EVERY day is partly cloudy, low humidity and 52 degrees up there Paul...and the 1320' is sticky and the 60's are QUICK!