Lowering gear ratio: loss of traction vs gain in acceleration
01-01-2011, 04:03 PM
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Lowering gear ratio: loss of traction vs gain in acceleration I only go to the drag strip a few times a year so I want to stay with stock tires/suspension setup.
I'm in a M6 with stock 3:42 gears.
Want to go to a 4:10 gear.
Would the gain in acceleration be offset by the loss of traction launching on street tires?
FYI: my drag strip is an 1/8th mile.
I'm in a M6 with stock 3:42 gears.
Want to go to a 4:10 gear.
Would the gain in acceleration be offset by the loss of traction launching on street tires?
FYI: my drag strip is an 1/8th mile.
01-01-2011, 04:17 PM
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a lot depends on the prep of the track. The track I go to on Fri fun nights is an 1/8th mile also and on ET streets I still dont track the best with over 430 horse though. If you go to the 1/8th about 30 miles away on a friday they prep it well enough to hold my buddies dragster
01-01-2011, 05:22 PM
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01-01-2011, 08:14 PM
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That doesn't answer his question in any way. Nor does that matter for this topic at all.
OP: If you put 4.10's in your car it will break the tires loose easier. If you are already burning the tires off, a new ratio isn't going to help you any. If you play around on the street and do roll racing the gears are going to give you a better advantage (assuming you aren't burning out from a roll.)
OP: If you put 4.10's in your car it will break the tires loose easier. If you are already burning the tires off, a new ratio isn't going to help you any. If you play around on the street and do roll racing the gears are going to give you a better advantage (assuming you aren't burning out from a roll.)
01-02-2011, 04:42 AM
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That doesn't answer his question in any way. Nor does that matter for this topic at all.
OP: If you put 4.10's in your car it will break the tires loose easier. If you are already burning the tires off, a new ratio isn't going to help you any. If you play around on the street and do roll racing the gears are going to give you a better advantage (assuming you aren't burning out from a roll.)
OP: If you put 4.10's in your car it will break the tires loose easier. If you are already burning the tires off, a new ratio isn't going to help you any. If you play around on the street and do roll racing the gears are going to give you a better advantage (assuming you aren't burning out from a roll.)
Op, unless you are cutting sub 2.0 60's then you really need tires, suspension and seat time.
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01-02-2011, 10:49 AM
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Judging by the question the OP will most likely be paying some one to do the install, therefore costing around 3-400 for a install. He doesn't want to do any suspension or tires so will more than likely be spinning out of the hole, when these cars spin with no suspension and get wheel hop they break 10 bolts.
Op, unless you are cutting sub 2.0 60's then you really need tires, suspension and seat time.
Op, unless you are cutting sub 2.0 60's then you really need tires, suspension and seat time.
01-02-2011, 03:53 PM
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There is really no excuse to put any money in a 10 bolt behind a stick. The small power loss, if any would be worth it for the increased reliability. The OP would probably lower his et's since he could actually launch the car hard.
01-02-2011, 09:24 PM
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those tires of yours need to break loose alittle to relieve the stress on the dif.
if you put D/r's or slicks on it you better baby it out of the hole.
01-02-2011, 11:10 PM
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Yes there is.. it's called lack of funds. If all you have is 200 bucks and you want to give the car a little kick, buy gears. 4.10's may be hard on the 10 bolt but you know what else is hard on it? Racing it. Even if it blows you can buy another 10 bolt for $100 used and drive the car with it. If you don't have the money to spend on the extra reinforcement, don't.. Simple as that.
