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Originally Posted by jaorocks1
Awesome thanks for the detailed answer.
Last question, since on freeways I'll be having to go into 4th with a 4.56 for a nice pull instead of 3rd with a 4.1 would I see about the same acceleration? In other words does it would an FRS pulling in 3rd with a 4.1 FD pass an FRS pulling in 4th with a 4.56 if both were going 70?
This is the only thing holding back since that is most of the time I usually downshift to pass cars for fun.
Thanks for your help bro,
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I don't really want to do the math but I don't think it will be that big of a difference. Dropping to 3rd (if you still can with those ratios) will net you a faster acceleration then dropping to 4th no matter when the FD is. It will pull harder in 4th then it did before though not as hard as 3rd used to. you will reach the power band a little faster which is always nice. Don't forget you will be giving up MPG doing this. When I get around to it I am planning on going with a 4.88 lol balls to the wall for me.
Short answer is likely NO If you are both in 4th yes you will pull away but he (the other FRS drive hypothetically) has a better gearing mechanical advantage in 3rd with a 4.1 then you do in 4th with a 4.56 (Again I didn't do the math but this is most likely true)
Your welcome for the answer. anything else let me know