Re: Re: Traction

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Mon Apr 12 1999 - 20:47:32 EDT


Torque Transfer. It takes more power (torque) to turn the wheels with the
3.23's therefore the least path of resistance will give...in most cases, the
tires. Look at most of the Bracket Racers & Pro-Street Class machines, and
you will notice that they run anywhere from 4.10 - 4.56 gears.

> << << Why would going to 4.10 gears give better traction?
> Am I missing something here? >>
> Yeah, I dont get that either. Ive got 4.10 gears and that just makes it
> worse if you jump into it!
> Eric
> >>
>
> I can't explain why but I have found the same to be true. I had a 68
Valiant
> with 318, 3.23 posi and 4 sp and it would burn em all the way through 1st
and
> 2nd and a good chunk in third and fourth. I then got a 69 340 Dart with
3.91
> and 4 speed and had a lot less traction problems . I would get some spin
but
> had it under control much quicker ?????????
>



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