Formula for max mph with gears:
(tire height x rpm's) / (gear ratio x 335)
Formula to tell if you have the right ratio for the 1/4:
ET x MPH = 1335, if higher than 1335 you need more gear, if lower you need less.
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Thread: Drag Racing Gear Formulas
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08-10-2006, 03:12 AM #1
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Drag Racing Gear Formulas
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08-10-2006, 05:14 AM #2
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That doesnt seem right......I have 4.56s and its say I need more?
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08-14-2006, 03:58 PM #3
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It's a pretty "general" formula. It doesn't take certain things into account, and I'm sure is geared towards cars running slicks.
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08-14-2006, 04:04 PM #4Banned
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Mine came out to 1337.8
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08-14-2006, 04:26 PM #5
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That's pretty much dead on.
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