Re: Acceleration and Axle Ratios

From: JOE GLOWICKI (shelback@i-star.com)
Date: Wed Jan 03 2001 - 05:15:34 EST


hear we go

Terry Herrin wrote:
>
> On Tue, 2 Jan 2001 17:49:12 -0800 (PST), dakotacab@yahoo.com (John
> Snider) wrote:
> >--Why do you think the 5.9 auto 4x2 was that much
> >faster than a 4.7 auto 4x4?
>
> Two reasons. One, the 4x4 is heavier, and two, the 5.9 is a stronger
> engine. Now before the 4.7 guys start flaming, I know that a 4.7 5spd
> will keep up with an R/T which is a 5.9 auto, but that's because the
> 5spd is more efficient than the auto putting power to the wheels. In
> front of the same tranny the 5.9 will be faster. So let's please not
> start the 4.7 vs. 5.9 battle again, I'm just answering the man's
> question.
>
> Terry Herrin
> 99 FR CC RT
> 14.425 @ 93.52, 258 rwhp
> Wilmington, NC
> Dakota R/T Club, Executive Board, SE Region
> http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html



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