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Old 05-26-2014   #73
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Default Re: 4.10 gears...not what I expected.

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Originally Posted by Hog View Post
Tee-hee, reason I asked about mph as it is the indicator of power, moreso than ET.

I've noticed that sometimes in a 1/4 mile drag situation, that with lower rear gears, that while ET can increase, trap mph can decrease, all else equal.
If I am reading correctly, you have been experiencing highr MPH trap speed with your lower gearing? Interesting.
If all else is equal,both LT5's make the same power or very close to it.
So,their trap speeds should be very close to the same. Only way that would be lower is if the engine is running out of breath at the lights.
As Bob said,only the ET matters in drag racing. MPH is just a by-product though it is a honest indicator of how much horsepower you're putting down.
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