Old 06-20-2008, 08:06 AM
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Tod74
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Default Re: bbc

Originally Posted by topcat572
The 4.86 to me is a bit much. With a 4.00 stroke and that gear Your starting line ratio is killing You. .
Please explain? I have seen the SLR charts before but do not understand why a 4.86 is too much for 1/8 mile.. as long as it doesn't spin and the motor is still in it's powerband at the end of the run....I run a 5.14 gear with a 4.25 inch crank...but it is a heavy car. around 3100 lbs. 60 fts low 1.30's

The converter advice I agree with ...just trying to understand how a higher gear would pick up his short times if traction isn't a problem
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