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  1. ManHunter

    Choosing gear ratios for a weekend racer/street car

    I'm currently building a street-legal racing car with the following specs: Motor: SBC V8 - 640 hp - 6500 rpm redline Gearbox: Porsche G50/01 5 speed manual Tires: 18" (26" diameter) stree tires The car weight 2200 pounds. I'm wondering if these gear ratios are acceptable: 1st - 2.43 2nd -...

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