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Old 06-09-2008, 10:51 AM
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BillyShope
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Default Re: How Much Slower?

Originally Posted by ImBack
Ive got a backhalfed Malibu,383 on alky,1.76 glide,2770# with me in it,9" Ford,5:29 gear. It runs low to mid 6:40's in the 1/8 with a best of 6:36 and best 60' of 1.301. How much will it slow down with a 4:88 gear? When the tracks are marginal or hot its not as consistent. Has 14.5-32 slicks THANKS!
You might play around with the spreadsheets on Pages 2 and 3 of my site. Adjust the horsepower until you get the right calculated mph and then play with the gearing. The calculated ET's are for comparison purposes only.
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