Re: 3.55 or 3.90 in an R/T ?

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Sep 09 1999 - 10:38:54 EDT


It's the other way around...the 3.92 would give better traction since the
torque transfer isn't as high.

Easy to explain:

Take a 10-Speed. Stick it in 1st gear and you'll take off like a
champ. Stick it in 3rd or 4th and it's a little harder to take off...and,
most of the time, the rear wheel breaks loose - traction loss.

If you're looking for 1/4 mile performance, stick with the 3.90's. If you
looking for a "Highway Cruiser", stick with the 3.55's.

- Bernd

At 10:18 AM 09/09/1999 -0400, you wrote:

>Just checking out the Dodge web site and was curious .
>
>You have a choice now of either the standard 3.92 , or the 3.55 at a $40
>option .
>
>Now , could maybe the 3.55 do well in 1/4 racing because there would be
>less chance of traction loss off the line and more potential top-end MPH ?
>
>Definitely should do better at the gas pumps .
>
>
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