hardcore4sure

I've run this on the gear calculator found that I can finish the 1/4 in 3rd @120 mph, would that be more effective than having to shift to 4th?
Tires 305-35-18 6800 RPM 120mph 3.42 gears 3rd
Tires 305-35-18 6800 RPM 110mph 3.73 gears shift to 4th@5200rpm
Tires 305-35-18 6800 RPM 100mph 4.10 gears shift to 4th@5200rpm
This of course will be with 02 6spd coupe H/C/I, shouldn't pulling across the 1/4 at MAX power be better with out the extra shift?

bracketshark

Depending on whether the car hooks on launch or not, the 4.10 gears should give you a lower ET due to getting the car moving faster. MPH really means nothing at the dragstrip, a faster ET and a better or equal reaction time than the guy in the other lane and your a winner in heads up racing. Nothing to it. Easier said than done though.