Gearing - Yet another post on the topic
Gearing:
Back when I purchased new gears for my RF92 few, if any, were running a car with a LD200. As most know, LD200 gear options for autocross are not great compared to the MK9. Also, I re-read all the gear posts and I know gearing can be a controversial and/or personal choice. I liked Jim Garry’s data on minimizing shifting due to time loss. Back when I ran the S2’s I could use a tall 2nd, because of the higher torque and rpm limit, and 90% of the time leave it there. With the FF, I’m likely going to have to shift a bit more and I would like to minimize this.
Questions:
- Kent engine: What is the maximum RPM you are willing to hit (abuse?) to enable you to “stretch” a gear to prevent a shift? I’m guessing 7000?
- What is the maximum speed obtained on a “fast” Lincoln course in recent memory?
What I purchased: (I’ve never run the car…)
1st: 13:37 46.4 mph @6800
2nd: 16/35 60.4 mpg @6800
3rd: 17/33 68.1 mph @6800
4th: 17/30 74.9 mph @6800
I’m concerned I didn’t gear 3nd and 4th tall enough (4th likely never being used.)
Thanks in advance for the help.
Craig