Rich.... I run a 9" because the Camaro had one when I bought it.... Not as
easy to change gears as the quick change but a bunch easier then the 10 bolt
chevrolet that I understand takes the least Hp.
Gear changes take me about 15 min in my shop.... and about two hours on the
salt.... yeah I know.... but you gotta drink a couple of Sodas and smoke a
half a pack during the process.... We have been evaluating a Quick change
for the Bugeye.... the big advantage is the Range of gear choices especially
in the Small numbers .... the normal 9" gears that you can find are 2.47,
275, 3.00, 3.25, 3.55 and up... we also have a couple of custom gear sets
3.07, 2.94
As for Maxton.... it really depends on how much Hp you can put to the
ground... I think any of them will live even with the Talladega Nascar
tires...
Keith D/GALT #462
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Kensicki <richk@sparta-junction.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 8:10 PM
Subject: Of rears and horsepower and speeds
> The land-speed mail is getting exhausting so I've got some new questions
>
> 1. How much HP is lost through the rear end? An article about a
> competition coupe (early 90's) used a 7.5 rear gear because it took 10
> less HP to turn it (compared to a 9) and the salt is too slick to hook
> up the rear and overload it. I would think a 9 inch rear would be needed
> to run the paving at Maxton.
>
> 2. Noticed that no one seems to use a quick change rear (what I've seen
> at least), is it the cost or drive train loss?
>
> 3. Anyone want to estimate how much HP would be needed push a D/GMR to
> 225? I see that the record is from 93 at 223 by B. Unser. Is that the B.
> I think it is? This record is very close to C/GMR of 225. Was this just
> a hot setup that worked and made the record difficult to break?
>
> 4. I'm waiting on a rule book but wanted to know if going to fuel or
> blower bumps you up a class without a cubic inch change? Thought I read
> that somewhere but can't verify it.
>
> Rich
>
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