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Old 01-23-2013, 06:53 PM   #7
Bolt-onC6
 
Drives: 2017 Corvette
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Originally Posted by Vette LM7 View Post
I agree, would the same still apply if I had a turbo set up?
Depends on whether you have an automatic or a manual tranny. Definitely need a low first gear with any manual car even with a turbo if nothing more than to save the clutch on those hard launches on sticky tires. Assuming we are talking street/strip cars, a multiple of about 12-14 (first gear x differential ratio) is a good number for a manual car. With an automatic car a low gear isn't nearly as critical if you have the correct converter stall rpm. You can run awfully good with even a first gear multiple of 10. With a properly sized converter you can actually go too low first gear and run same or slower than with taller gearing.
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