Why a shorter rear gear will accelerate the car quicker
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You see, with the shorter gear, more work is being applied to the tire with each revolution of the tire. More work equals quicker acceleration. | You see, with the shorter gear, more work is being applied to the tire with each revolution of the tire. More work equals quicker acceleration. | ||
| − | As I said before, for the same crankshaft speed, the taller gear will allow the car to go faster, but not get there as quickly. The shorter gear will allow a slower top speed, but will get there in a hurry. | + | As I said before, for the same crankshaft speed, the taller gear (2.73:1) will allow the car to go faster, but not get there as quickly. The shorter gear (3.73:1) will allow a slower top speed, but will get there in a hurry. |
Hope this helps. | Hope this helps. | ||
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