CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Ordering New Transmission, but What Gears ?

03-30-2014, 05:55 PM

Go with at least a 3.19 or higher. The lower the first gear, the lower you can go starting line rpm and use the tq of that engine to get it moving. The higher you leave, the better the chance of not hooking that car. The slower wheel speed, with give the tires a better chance of hooking. IMHO

03-30-2014, 05:55 PM	#8
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ordering New Transmission, but What Gears ? Go with at least a 3.19 or higher. The lower the first gear, the lower you can go starting line rpm and use the tq of that engine to get it moving. The higher you leave, the better the chance of not hooking that car. The slower wheel speed, with give the tires a better chance of hooking. IMHO