Q: I am turning my Chevy Malibu into a drag car. I am running a 1974 Chevy 454 with an Edelbrock Air-Gap intake, a single four-barrel carburetor, a mid 1970s Powerglide transmission, and a Ford 9-inch rear end. It also has a four-link suspension with coil-over shocks. I was wondering what type of gears I should install in order to run 1/4- and 1/8-mile races? I have a nickel and dime pocketbook. Can you help?

Don in Oklahoma

A: Since you’re well on your way to building a race-winning drag car, you’ll want a set of gears that will plant every bit of power to the pavement and still be pulling at the end of the run. Your best bet is with a 4.86- or 5.14-ratio ring and pinion gear set from Richmond Gear (RMG-6900671 or RMG-6900681). They’re specifically designed to withstand the rigors of racing. Plus, they’re affordable so your pocketbook will approve.

After gaining some serious pulling power, be sure to look into a good set of drag slicks. All that power is no good if you don’t have rock-solid traction!

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