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newjack70:
I'm confused,I thought the lower the ratio # (example 3.00 Vs. 4.0o ) the more power (acceleration) the Higher the # the more speed  ( if engine is capable) all the posting on here seems to indicate the opposite .Where am I wrong?Example the lower the # the more engine rpms to the axle the higher the # more axle rpms vs. the moter. please correct me if I'm wrong.

VMS Motorsports:
Just think of it as riding a 10 speed bike. When you're on the big front sprocket, and a smaller rear sprocket, your legs (the engine) are making alot more revolutions for each that the rear sprocket (axle), giving you "acceleration", thats why going up a hill is easier.
Its the same principle.
Your legs and the engine can only make so many RPM. Thats why when you shift your bike to the smaller front sprocket and larger rear sprocket, you can go faster, as you can turn more RPM having a smaller sprocket in the front, and the larger rear sprocket.
You need to find the gear ratio that matches what you want the car/ bike to do. Take off, or go fast. It depends on the track you are running what the best ratio is.

justfreaky:
Quick and dirty explanation:  Going to a larger front sprocket (clutch) increases top speed. Going to a larger rear sprocket (axle) increases acceleration. Try to match your ratio so that you keep the engine in the "fat" part of the powerband curve.

Steve

VMS Motorsports:
I like mine better  ;D

justfreaky:
Jim,

Yours may be a better analogy for people to understand.
I am humbled by your way with words. <bows and grins>  ;)

Steve  ;D

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