another gear ?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Re: another gear ? (sjk103098)
Well, considering that this car is geared for 170+ MPH, and I don't know any responsible adult that would go that fast on any public road, I really don't see the point. Makes perfect sense to me to give up 10 or 15 MPH on the top end for acceleration that you can actually use / enjoy. Just my .025 cents.
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Team Owner
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Re: another gear ? (sjk103098)
Top speed on the stock setup is achieved in 5th gear. With a lower rear gear, you will lose top end on a stock setup. Keep in mind that the C5 is drag- and hp-limited where top speed is concerned. With some more motivation under the hood, theoretical top speeds could be approched.
As an example, with 3.42's, theoretical top speeds in 5th and 6th gears are 194 and 288 mph, respectively. With 4.10 gears they are 162 and 240 mph, respectively.
As an example, with 3.42's, theoretical top speeds in 5th and 6th gears are 194 and 288 mph, respectively. With 4.10 gears they are 162 and 240 mph, respectively.
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
Re: another gear ? (Patches)
Top speed on the stock setup is achieved in 5th gear. With a lower rear gear, you will lose top end on a stock setup. Keep in mind that the C5 is drag- and hp-limited where top speed is concerned. With some more motivation under the hood, theoretical top speeds could be approched.
As an example, with 3.42's, theoretical top speeds in 5th and 6th gears are 194 and 288 mph, respectively. With 4.10 gears they are 162 and 240 mph, respectively.
As an example, with 3.42's, theoretical top speeds in 5th and 6th gears are 194 and 288 mph, respectively. With 4.10 gears they are 162 and 240 mph, respectively.
You may end up with a higher top speed in the end if extra gear allows the engine to overcome to drag limit that it currently has.
Chris
