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Originally Posted by EnvyTerra
Picked up motortrend today interesting article about the whole muscle car comparison, but also this was interesting..."There's more to acceleration than weight-to-power. "shorter" gearing magnifies engine torque en route to the tires like a longer lever.
Chevy and Dodge make 8% more torque than ford, but Ford exerts 10-25% more tire force in the first three gears, stretching it's 3-11% lb/hp advantage.
Chevy and Dodge would need 4.40:1 or higher axle ratios to achieve the Mustang's tire force.
1st gear force exerted on tires at peak torque
Chevy:1826lb
Dodge:2016lb
Ford:2364lb.
I learn something new everyday.
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This is right on. 4.30 is the optimal gear for the LS3 with stock tire/wheel size.