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Old 25-01-2006, 01:22 PM
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i've got a 4x4 sapph cos running approx 380bhp. when it comes to the strip i demolish any 2wd cossies off the line, but as we get closer to the end i see them closing up on me. could the 4x4 have different gear ratios then to those of the 2wd cars?! or do 2wd have better top end speed?!

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Old 26-01-2006, 04:41 AM
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a 2wd cossie with the same power as your car will have a faster top end
then your 4x4 due to the power loss through the 4x4 drivetrain. havent looked into comparing the 2wd and 4x4 gear ratios
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gear ratios 4wd 1st (3.61:1) 2nd (2.08:1) 3rd (1.36:1) 4th (1.00:1) 5th (0.83:1) Final drive ratio (3.62:1)

gear ratios 2wd 1st (2.95:1) 2nd (1.93:1) 3rd (1.33:1) 4th (100:1) 5th (0.80:1) Final drive ratio (3.64:1)
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thanx a million for the replies! i appreciate it, well now i know why 2wds catch up with me towards the end, we'll need to think of something to improva top end speeds then
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