Starting line ratio for manual transmission application

[BRETV]

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

Lots of good information here. I just finished my stick shift Mustang and have made 2 runs before the track closed. Started out with a 3.32 first and a 5.43 rear gear.

I plan to test a few different first gear as well as rear gear ratio's this year.

What class Robin?




Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

[Robin Lawrence]

Originally Posted by BRETV

What class Robin?




Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

FS/H 2012 Cobra-Jet Mustang with the 325HP Coyote G Force GF5R trans

[Adger Smith]

Years ago when changing from a good performing auto to a stick we just used 20% more ratio as a starting point. It may be a little different today with the trick clutches. That got us in the ball park.