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Topic: Gears, tire diameter, and a power adder
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twisted54
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Right now I have 4.10s, 28" tires and a 150 shot. Would there be any gains going to 3.73s and 26" tires? I don't think so since I compensated for the 4.10s by going to 28"s.
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cummins
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26's with 3.73s and 28's with 410s are almost identical and there will be virtually no difference. 26's and 3.73s will give you just a tad more mph per rpm but its so slight its not even noticible, especially with low rpm motors. To give you an idea, with a 1:1 trans ratio (usually 3rd gear in autos) at 5000 rpms the 26/3.73 will give you only 2 mph more than 28/4.10. And its even less mph difference with a numerically higher trans ratio (lower gear for example 1st or 2nd). Stay with the 28/410. More sidewall and bigger footprint = more traction and better 60s. All these numbers can get confusing so I hope this makes sense. If not lemme know and I'll try to explain it in a different way.
[ September 17, 2006, 12:58 AM: Message edited by: cummins ]
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twisted54
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Thanks Cummins...I agree and figured the same...just double checking.
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