4.08 FD difference?

JC671 · 02-17-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

it's not just gears, it's the differential (if you upgrade) that will make a huge difference. the fastest non boosted 370z's are running 12.2-13

official 1/4 mile track times

if you're looking for just 1/4 mile speed, the cheapest way to go is drag radials, differential, and then gears in that order.

Thanks for the link

I've already read and viewed that thread. Most of the time its people with just the gears done with no baseline or their auto.

I've already done and have the full skinnies and drag radials. So that's covered. I may downgrade the sports rear brakes so I can run a full slick since out here in Guam even with drag radials its not the best. I'm looking for those who have done baselines in their cars with the same mods and then got gears and ran again with the same mods.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrXistential

I just did OS Giken super lock with the 4.08 final drive. The final drive is great but not a replacement for a turbo set up. If you are looking for tenths of a second gain get the final drive. If you are looking for 1 or 2 seconds go turbo. But dont bother with the final drive if you are not upgrading the diff to the OS Giken. The OS Giken is sick. I have only had it on the car for 3 days and have yet to get the back end to step out. I have taken my car to places where I typically break traction...I have been stunned at the massive amount of grip the car has now.

Sorry no info on drag use but hope this helps.

Why do you need to upgrade the differential if you already have the sports LSD? Now I know that its obviously best to do it all at once but OS Giken is $$$$ and not really needed for what I plan to do. No road course here. F.I. prototype car is a base model with their kit and just upgraded clutch and flywheel. They seem to be doing just fine and set the 1/4 mi. mark with an open differential.

Trust me I would love to be able to get the OS Giken but do not have the budget for that. Just trying to see what others have done with the FD. I'm still breaking loose all motor with just my 19x12 rears with 325 Nitto Invos on the streets (black top). On our track I won't even dare run the 1/4 mile with street tires no matter the brand. Mickey Thompson Street Drag radials II can't hook worth a donkey out here. I went with a full-semi slick in Hoosiers. But I'm really looking into downsizing the rotors and go full slicks.

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