Questions about gears?

[Ed Wright]

If he isn't geared low for 1/4 mile, he should address that. It would make his car more consistent, especially in bad air. Changing gears for different length tracks is a waste, just my thoughts.

[Waylon67]

that is the main reason I was thinking about changing, was told car would be more consistent. I run a 4.11 and probably could have used a 4.33 in the 1/4. so I was thinking of going to a 4.56 or maybe even a 4.71 since it will be only 1/8th mile from now one.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Waylon67

that is the main reason I was thinking about changing, was told car would be more consistent. I run a 4.11 and probably could have used a 4.33 in the 1/4. so I was thinking of going to a 4.56 or maybe even a 4.71 since it will be only 1/8th mile from now one.

If a big money 1/4 mile race comes up, you would have to change gears if you gear it too low for 1/4 mile. Why paint yourself into a corner like that?

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

If a big money 1/4 mile race comes up, you would have to change gears if you gear it too low for 1/4 mile. Why paint yourself into a corner like that?

When I raced out of Jimmy's shop in Nashville, we ran Music City (1/8 mile flat out) on Saturday Night and Bowling Green (1/4 mile) on Sunday. Mike Lynch in SS/L never went to Bowling Green. I knew that in SS/L we ran a 1.07 high gear so I asked Jimmy if those guy passed on Bowling Green because they had too much rear end gear. He just grinned.

[Chris1529]

you could always go with a tire that has more roll out for 1/4 mi track if you are geared too low.

[joespanova]

I wouldn't change gears either.
I run a 5.67 gear , 31x13 tire w/ 2.98 low in a 5 speed.
5.90s-6.0s in the eighth......9.40s-9.50s in the quarter.