You know,I always figured a real low gear would cause traction problems,but it seems the opposite to me.Whan I was street driving my Olds everyday I was running 3.73s and couldn't hook up at all,or get into third in the 1/8.When I went to 4.88s I started hooking immediately,with no other changes to the car.Kinda like how granny gear helps a dump truck quit from spinning,I guess?Whereas my Impala has 2.73s and once it starts spinning,it'll go forever.