Questions about gears?

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Waylon67

that is the main reason I was thinking about changing, was told car would be more consistent. I run a 4.11 and probably could have used a 4.33 in the 1/4. so I was thinking of going to a 4.56 or maybe even a 4.71 since it will be only 1/8th mile from now one.

If a big money 1/4 mile race comes up, you would have to change gears if you gear it too low for 1/4 mile. Why paint yourself into a corner like that?