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11-25-2019, 05:15 PM
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I am very curious about this chart but a little confused.
My big old Chrysler weighs in at 4100 lbs and had a 383 with a 3.38" stroke. I have 3.23 gears in the rear end so 3.23x 3.38 is 7.91. If I look at a 3.38" stroke and a 4,000 LB car it says I should be 11.75 is my gearing really that far off? 
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11-25-2019, 07:43 PM
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Look again. The chart says multiply your axle ratio by transmission first gear ratio. Your torqueflite has a 2.54 first gear, so 3.23 x 2.54 = 8.20
The chart, I'm sure, provides the "ultimate" gear ratio for acceleration from a standing start and doesn't mention tire size, which is a factor among many others... This is useless information for your fat Chrysler... it's built for smooth, luxurious comfort, not neck-snapping stoplight launches. .
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12-05-2019, 01:43 AM
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12-05-2019, 08:26 AM
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As Dr Crank said, I think this isn't as useful as it appears. Without factoring in tire size and other factors (like cam and engine specs to start), this doesn't seem to result in anything helpful, in my view.
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12-05-2019, 08:46 AM
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Here's a really good calculator for finding out the desired rpm and tire size.
https://www.reillymotorsports.com/sp...alculator.html
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12-05-2019, 09:47 PM
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12-06-2019, 12:38 AM
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12-06-2019, 10:05 AM
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Rear end gear seems a little high for "drag" racing.
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