I don't know anything about 1/4 mile times, but I think Jack was right the
first time. If you're ever going to break loose, in a ten-speed or
otherwise, its going to be in the lowest gear (highest ratio). Bernd you
must've been leaning over the handlebars. :) IMHO of course. BTW, I also
don't know anything about dynos. If I was interested in getting some time
on one somewhere around here(western NY), how would I go about it?
-Jay
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [SMTP:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 10:39 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: 3.55 or 3.90 in an R/T ?
>
> 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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