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gearing doesnt create HP
- Subject: gearing doesnt create HP
- From: mark kibort <mkibort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 14:23:57 -0500
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>
>You'll get better acceleration when you are in the same gear. But you'l=
l
get
>worse acceleration when you are in the next higher gear (since you'll ha=
ve
to
>upshift sooner). The net result on acceleration is actually nil -- ther=
e
is
>no real gain. One may have better 0-40 numbers; but the other may be
better
>0-50. It all depends on where the shift points move to.
>
>So, don't change your diff for better acceleration. Change it because y=
ou
>want to move your shift points.
>
>
>Brian
>
<
AMEN , BRIAN =
This is another concept that many , have a hard time understanding. =
HP/torque creates acceleration , gearing does not create hp.area under t=
he
curve. (a little calculus)
thats why the NASCAR guys will look at a road course and agonize on what
diff and gear box to use for the gears they will stay in longest. =
Ideally , you would want an infinitely variable gear box, if it would be=
possible.
Mark
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