Longer first gear

[almaghrbi]

Now that my engine is producing a lot of torque, my first gear ratio is almost useless (insane, too much power). I am looking for longer first gear. Do you guys know if that option is valid.

BTW my car is Cup 172.

Thanks

 

[Thomss]

What mods have you done to the car?

 

[JEFF4507]

Unless you plan on increasing the final drive ratio there is little point, you can't just make the first gear longer and leave the rest, otherwise you'd just be going 1 - 2 (for about 15mph) - 3rd...

If I were you I'd leave it, save up for a Lambo and hit 60 in 1st.

 

[almaghrbi]

What mods have you done to the car?

The final ratio has been changed to 4.9 17% reduction on original. If you notice the 172 cup on 1st 7000 will be 4000 for 2nd gear. Max torque is at 5500 so I am after an increase in the first gear by 30%!!!!!!!!!

 

[Thomss]

Hmm will be interesting to see what the options are. good luck mate.

 

[Dubai182]

Hi Thomass,
He's running circa 215-220BHP with insane levels of torque,he's got LSD,leda's,ITG maxogen induction.
It goes and sounds amazing....sticks to the road like glue....amazing car.
John

 

[Fred@BTM]

hum, Yass, you had it mapped again since its been out in Dubai??? the heat must affect the "english" figures surley??

what you done to the engine now?? i had a look at your head when it was at AWT, LAD headwork what the hell!!!

 

[almaghrbi]

hum, Yass, you had it mapped again since its been out in Dubai??? the heat must affect the "english" figures surley??

what you done to the engine now?? i had a look at your head when it was at AWT, LAD headwork what the hell!!!

Yup I mapped it myself. Awesome. Lots of long empty roads..... The head is done perfectly it is now pushing 0.92 g of acceleration on slicks. Absoloutly mad hence I need my first gear longer as now it is a waste.