[TripleBlackGT98]

Ok..I've read the gear posts, yet it all seems to be very subjective. So I'll try to be more specific with my question. I had 3.73's put on a while back, and when I did, I basically lost first gear..You know what I mean.
And It's very easy to get tire spin and slide a bit etc...
Would this be increased with the 4.10's? Would I have less of first gear? My GT is a daily driver as well as my fun car. I do not take it to the track.
Thanks

[Vortex]

Yes, 4.10's would cause you to shift out of 1st quicker. If you want to live with teh 3.73's and don't race, id say keep em.. im sure someone will object, so i will base this one on the fact that a gear change will cost more money.that could be spent elsewhere.
let the flaming begin! lol

[Twokingsracer]

Well I just ordered my 4:10 gears and am having them put in next tuesday. What do they say...dont fear the gear? Flowmaster catback goes on monday. I'm also getting a superchip the same day. I know I will lose casual first gear use, but it is worth it just to eat up those camaros and imports at the stop light. With a little management Im sure it will be fine, and a worthwhile investment.

[hmarv347]

4.10's, flowmasters, graphics, and a superchip still is not enough to eat up a Camaro with a basically stock 97 GT. You need to invest allot more money to get close enough to the 99+ GT's. Unless your talking about the 3rd generation Camaro with only 245 HP from a 350. I'm not trying to flame at all; I'm just letting you know that the new Camaro are an awesome machine. If I offend you in any way with this post I apologize.

Think about this, your 97 has stock 215 HP. The 01 Camaro V6 has 200 HP and the Z28 has 310 HP

97 GT - Transmission: Manual
0-60: 6.6
1/4 Mile: 15.1
1/4 Speed: 92

01 Camaro Z28 (Base Model Z28, non SS) - Transmission: Manual
60: 5.5
1/4 Mile: 13.9
1/4 Speed: 103


All stats reprinted from:

http://www.car-stats.com/stats/default.aspx