Posted by Gypsy Jim (24.4.252.68) on February 09, 2001 at 19:30:02:
In Reply to: gearing??? posted by Jason on February 09, 2001 at 17:46:04:
The car will produce 3.55/2.78ths more torque at the rear wheels at the same engine RPM. Bear in mind that for the most part TORQUE = acceleration. In general, the more torque you produce at the rear wheels, the faster the car will accelerate.
At 80 mph, you will need 3.55/2.78ths more RPMS to maintain that speed. If you needed 4000 RPMS to maintain 80mph, you'll now need over 5100 RPM!
Hope this helps.
: how does having say 3.55's instead of 2.78's (or whatever mavs came stock with) help with street driving??? as far as acceleration goes at least. and then how would it affect driving on i25 at 80mph??
: thanks again
: Jason