Ordering a Redeye...which gears?

[SunnyS]

I traded a 19 Hellcat on a 19 Redeye with the 3:09 gear and would not ever have the 2:62 gear again.Around town it is the perfect gear.

 

[Blkout]

I traded a 19 Hellcat on a 19 Redeye with the 3:09 gear and would not ever have the 2:62 gear again.Around town it is the perfect gear.

Agreed, around town, 3.09s feel great. I ran them for a year, then I got tired of smoking the tires everytime I wanted to play a little, spinning ain't winning. Went back to 2.62 again and it immediately felt like I had a stickier tire under the car.

 

[TNREDEYE]

My REWB came with 2.62's. I've recently switched to the 3.09's and unless something serious changes I won't be switching back. I do run DR's as my regular tire though for what that's worth.

 

[Markp]

For around town fun driving can't go wrong with 3.09 but for the drag strip 2.62s make it easier to launch.

 

[motorhead]

This 2.62 talk is heresy!

4.74 x 2.62 = 12.42:1, or 4.74 x 3.09 = 14.65:1

Get those 3.09s and launch in 2nd.
3.143 x 3.09 = 9.712:1
Or just a 30" tall tire and leave in first.

I find it interesting that there is a hang-up on the M6 cars gearing being too long. 2.26 x 3.70 = 8.36:1... still looking at a 3.90 gear set to bring that up to a steep 8.814:1 - hnnng!

 

[HRJ]

Looks like I might have made a mistake.

I thought I built a 2020 on Dodge.com, but it must have been a 2019. 2019 has the 3.09 gear ratio option on the site, 2020 doesn't show it available... Maybe I won't have a choice in the matter.

Just placed the order at the dealer. 3.09 gears ARE a selectable option, it's just not showing on Dodge.com website for some reason.

And I did selected that option. Thank you all for your input!

 

[motorhead]

Glad I CYA'd my butt with the hearsay comment.

 

[Usmc341]

I don't go to the drag strip but I do rollrace some and general hooning around. I'm thinking the 2.62 ratio is the one I should choose, BUT I'd like some input anyway.

Is the 3.09 a "must have" or will I be happier with the 2.62?

I went with 2.62 because 1st gear is insanely low already on this platform. I can't get any traction now, so the last thing this car needs is more gear IMO. Hell I've got my best 0-60 starting off in 2nd.

And, I like a LAZY 8th gear for cruising. Before I ordered the RE I did a little test with my HC. On the freeway I dropped it down to 7th at 80 mph (my normal cruising speed) , which is about equivalent to what at 3:09 would be in 8th. Didn't really care for it. Now there are those that love the 3.09. it's really personal preference and your driving style.

 

[DGatzby]

I went with 2.62 because 1st gear is insanely low already on this platform. I can't get any traction now, so the last thing this car needs is more gear IMO. Hell I've got my best 0-60 starting off in 2nd.

And, I like a LAZY 8th gear for cruising. Before I ordered the RE I did a little test with my HC. On the freeway I dropped it down to 7th at 80 mph (my normal cruising speed) , which is about equivalent to what at 3:09 would be in 8th. Didn't really care for it. Now there are those that love the 3.09. it's really personal preference and your driving style.

I know what you mean. I like cruising in 8th with the 3:09! They have so much torque it is stupid for the street.

 

[Hemiride]

I guess it really depends on how you mostly use your car. I mostly take day trips with my wife or go to car shows. I love the fact that I can cruise at 80 mph at 1700 rpms with my 2.62s. My old srt had 3.07s I think. and at I was over 2k at 70 mph. Ididnt care for that at all. As others have said most that drag race these cars run better ets with 2.62 gears.

 

[Jungle Cat]

With the way the car overwhelms the rear tires with the 2.62 I can’t see the need for 3.09. I’ve almost put car in people’s front yards with a low roll punch. 3.09 I may have hit the house.