350 turbo to glide, what gears?

blue81bu

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I have a 81 malibu with a 406 #3100 with me in it. 28x11.5 et street tire with 4.10 gears. Best pass with turbo was 7.13 in 1/8 mile ran it sat for first time with glide and 5500 stall and it went a 7.22 but definately needs more gear. What you you guys recommend?
 

prairiehotrodder

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i think it will always be faster with a 3 speed given the weight of the car and that its a small block. Whats your rpm through the traps? What do you want it to be?
 

Ed Cannon

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^ About sums it up. That's why I don't want to swap to a glide. They are more consistent though. Maybe someday.
 

blue81bu

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I would like to have it turning about 5600 through the traps which where I shift it. it was going through about 5000. I don't really think it was slower that it was because when I ran the 7.13 with the turbo it was 40 degrees and good air. when I ran the 7.22 with the glide it was 70 and humid
 

Grcrygtr44

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I'd bet u'll break into the 6s with the gear change. X2 on the 4.56s. I went from running a turbo to a glide and didn't lose anything. 3500lb wagon.
 

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