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Soo happy!! 3.90's are on!
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<blockquote data-quote="Black2003Cobra" data-source="post: 1757954" data-attributes="member: 3159"><p>Ideally, (if traction is not an issue), you want to cross the traps just at redline with these cars. That will maximize the average power in each gear, and hence, give you the best results. In theory, (and if you could build one), what you’d really want to have is a CVT (continuously variable transmission) to keep the engine at peak power the entire time sort of like they use on some sleds. Personally, I’d pick a little less gear (based on what your max trap speed is) so that you have some extra headroom to insure you don’t risk hitting the rev limiter and/or having to shift into fifth before you hit the traps. That spread sheet I sent you should help you decide. Weight only factors into what your max trap speed will be for the given amount of power you have. Again, I'd suggest being a little conservative, i.e., pick the highest trap speed you'd think you could ever possibly hit (and maybe even pad it a bit). If you have to shift out of 4th, you'll be screwed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black2003Cobra, post: 1757954, member: 3159"] Ideally, (if traction is not an issue), you want to cross the traps just at redline with these cars. That will maximize the average power in each gear, and hence, give you the best results. In theory, (and if you could build one), what you’d really want to have is a CVT (continuously variable transmission) to keep the engine at peak power the entire time sort of like they use on some sleds. Personally, I’d pick a little less gear (based on what your max trap speed is) so that you have some extra headroom to insure you don’t risk hitting the rev limiter and/or having to shift into fifth before you hit the traps. That spread sheet I sent you should help you decide. Weight only factors into what your max trap speed will be for the given amount of power you have. Again, I'd suggest being a little conservative, i.e., pick the highest trap speed you'd think you could ever possibly hit (and maybe even pad it a bit). If you have to shift out of 4th, you'll be screwed. [/QUOTE]
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