Hi all,
Wondering if I can get some feedback on my considerations for my rear end (and possibly transmission) ratios. Here's what I have so far:
Crate engine LS3 with TKX combination, Connect & Cruise package
Power: 430 HP @ 5900 RPM, 424 ft. lbs. of torque @ 4600 RPM
Maximum GM Recommended RPM: 6600
2.87 1st, 1.89 2nd, 1.28 3rd, 1.00 4th,.82 5th, REV- 2.56
Will be using an MPS Auto Salvage rear end and I can choose between 3.55 or 3.27 gearing.
I could ask and see if I can swap out the TKX in the package with one that has a 0.68 5th, but not sure if that's possible.
With all that being said, I've run the following numbers assuming a 315/35/17 rear tire:
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The car will see almost exclusively long highway drives or local "spirited" canyon carving (I live in Arizona). It will not see the track. I need something comfortable to drive in for a long time or to have some fun on backroad twists, which I realize are at odds with each other. Right now I'm leaning towards the 0.82 5th that comes with the package and using a 3.27 rear end ratio, but wondering if others feel like that will be frustrating on long drives and if instead I should see if I can switch for the 0.68 5th gear and 3.55 rear end so that my cruising speed in 5th at 2300rpm increases from ~65 to ~73 mph.
Thoughts? Recommendations for something else?
Thank you!