4.88s or 5.13s? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dbmx66 · 07-30-2010, 09:30 PM

which would be better? the truck this is going is tubbed, spool, c-clip elims, moser axles.

thanks

**N2TRUX** · 07-30-2010, 10:15 PM

It has nothing to do with "tubbed, spool, c-clip elims, moser axles". It does depend on the height of your tires, transmission of choice, and the profile of the cam.

3r!c84 · 07-30-2010, 10:15 PM

lol that is dumb

your not giving us any info,what its for,what motor what trans

like asking what tire should i run.33 or 35s and not telling us what its for

texasfunk · 07-30-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

lol that is dumb

your not giving us any info,what its for,what motor what trans

like asking what tire should i run.33 or 35s and not telling us what its for

no need to be rude, although i agree, more info would be very helpful!

champions53 · 07-30-2010, 10:55 PM

NOt sure what your engine combo or trans your running, but I did think one time it would be cool to swap in some 5.13s (5.14) in my chevelle with a nine inch rear an th350. Man did it kill all the fun with that car I did not find it cool or fun cruisin at 40 mph on the road at about 4 grand lol. If this is a street toy definatly not 5.13's unless your runnin the 33/18.50 sportsmans then maybe, but the 4.88 still would be a better choice.

3r!c84 · 07-30-2010, 10:52 PM

sorry just my first thought in reading it. what more info would do wonders

texasfunk · 07-30-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

sorry just my first thought in reading it. what more info would do wonders

lol, no sweat man, didnt want to come off as an ass, and i totally agree, all the stuff he mention doesnt help..

dbmx66 · 07-31-2010, 12:58 AM

motor is a 355 stroker.
rpm range of the cam is 3500-8500,
same as intake,
3500 stall,
built 350 turbo trans, pretty much for drag racing
tires are 33x19.5s

its for racing, but will take it on the street a few times.

btw, sorry for the lack of info haha

3r!c84 · 07-31-2010, 07:18 AM

355 stroker? do you mean 383?

blazer2007 · 07-31-2010, 10:00 AM

I had 5.38,s in my camero and had 33 in tall tires and was street and race,I had a blast on the srteet and could go on short trips on the hiway but here is a good link to help you decide http://www.richmondgear.com/101032.html I,m just trying to decide myself on gears for my truck and this helped

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2010, 10:51 AM

Based on that info, I would think that 4.88's would be deep enough. Since your not running an OD transmission, 5.13's are going to get you out of the hole, but may be too much on the top end.

Acrophobia · 07-31-2010, 02:24 PM

If you plan on running the 1/4 mile you might want to go with the 4.88's. With 5.13's you might be up against the limiter going through the traps..just my two cents...

mokelife77 · 07-31-2010, 06:09 PM

5.13s sound like way to much,i have a 78 c10 stepside,with a similar rear set up as what you want,narrowed,spool,c clip eliminators,moser axles,but i got 29x18.5 tires,and 4.11 gears,so far i havnt raced it on the 1/4,but just from on the street,even the 4.11s seem a lil high

dbmx66 · 07-31-2010, 09:26 PM

thnks guys, im gonna go with 4.88s

07-30-2010, 09:30 PM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	4.88s or 5.13s? which would be better? the truck this is going is tubbed, spool, c-clip elims, moser axles. thanks

07-30-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? It has nothing to do with "tubbed, spool, c-clip elims, moser axles". It does depend on the height of your tires, transmission of choice, and the profile of the cam. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-30-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? lol that is dumb your not giving us any info,what its for,what motor what trans like asking what tire should i run.33 or 35s and not telling us what its for __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-30-2010, 10:55 PM	#5
champions53 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 51	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? NOt sure what your engine combo or trans your running, but I did think one time it would be cool to swap in some 5.13s (5.14) in my chevelle with a nine inch rear an th350. Man did it kill all the fun with that car I did not find it cool or fun cruisin at 40 mph on the road at about 4 grand lol. If this is a street toy definatly not 5.13's unless your runnin the 33/18.50 sportsmans then maybe, but the 4.88 still would be a better choice.

07-30-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? sorry just my first thought in reading it. what more info would do wonders __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-31-2010, 12:58 AM	#8
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? motor is a 355 stroker. rpm range of the cam is 3500-8500, same as intake, 3500 stall, built 350 turbo trans, pretty much for drag racing tires are 33x19.5s its for racing, but will take it on the street a few times. btw, sorry for the lack of info haha Last edited by dbmx66; 07-31-2010 at 01:02 AM.

07-31-2010, 07:18 AM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? 355 stroker? do you mean 383? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-31-2010, 10:00 AM	#10
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? I had 5.38,s in my camero and had 33 in tall tires and was street and race,I had a blast on the srteet and could go on short trips on the hiway but here is a good link to help you decide http://www.richmondgear.com/101032.html I,m just trying to decide myself on gears for my truck and this helped

07-31-2010, 10:51 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? Based on that info, I would think that 4.88's would be deep enough. Since your not running an OD transmission, 5.13's are going to get you out of the hole, but may be too much on the top end. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-31-2010, 02:24 PM	#12
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? If you plan on running the 1/4 mile you might want to go with the 4.88's. With 5.13's you might be up against the limiter going through the traps..just my two cents...

07-31-2010, 06:09 PM	#13
mokelife77 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: kohala,hawaii Posts: 24	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? 5.13s sound like way to much,i have a 78 c10 stepside,with a similar rear set up as what you want,narrowed,spool,c clip eliminators,moser axles,but i got 29x18.5 tires,and 4.11 gears,so far i havnt raced it on the 1/4,but just from on the street,even the 4.11s seem a lil high __________________ way2fonky

07-31-2010, 09:26 PM	#14
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: 4.88s or 5.13s? thnks guys, im gonna go with 4.88s



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