Aerodynamic drag limits top speed in lower horsepower applications, not an rpm limit. With a 3.55 you will be at a higher engine rpm at that point. Higher rpm equals more power. More power will push the top speed up a touch.How is that? )))))))
Well, mathematically, redlining the engine in 6th gear will always be the same RPM but result in less rotations of the rear wheels with higher ratios. It all depends on how high you could spin up the engine before it decides to become a weapon, but the math is the math.On paper top speed will decrease. But in reality, top speed will increase.
You won't be able to overcome aerodynamic drag in 6th Gear. Reality is reality.Well, mathematically, redlining the engine in 6th gear will always be the same RPM but result in less rotations of the rear wheels with higher ratios. It all depends on how high you could spin up the engine before it decides to become a weapon, but the math is the math.
The gain may be minimal, but a gain nevertheless.The amount of aerodynamic drag you would experience at the top of 6 or whatever gear you are comparing would be too much to notice any difference from the 3.15 to 3.55 for top speed. You would have to change it to 4.10 or 4.60 to notice that change for aerodynamic resistance. Even then you are talking 1-2 mph. But at the point to where the difference in speed would register on the Speedo you would have lost so many rpm’s per gear you’d actually be slower.
We‘ve already discussed this at length in another thread.
Now that's a plan. The s550 world is far to conservative to entertain that tho.Don’t fear the gear. Toss in some 4.90s.
A gain of .3857 mphThe gain may be minimal, but a gain nevertheless.
Just add a smaller pulley..... or bigger if you put it on the crank.The gain may be minimal, but a gain nevertheless.
Acceleration will increase, top speed will decrease.
Top speed for each gear will decrease, because it will reach the RPM limit at a lower speed.How is that? )))))))
That depends on the size of your tires.There is a comparison table 3.15, 3.55, 3.73 - what rpm will be at speeds of 60 mph, 100 mph, 120 mph, etc.?
in a vacuum. Gears multiply torque, power.Top speed for each gear will decrease, because it will reach redline at a lower speed.
easily removedThere is still a line of software that limits your speed to 250 km/hr
very trueThat depends on the size of your tires.
Probably not much change in "dynamics" in the city.I'm wondering how many revolutions there will be in 10th gear on the highway at 60 or 100 miles (how comfortable it will be to drive on the highway in a pair of 3.55).
And the goal is I want to improve the dynamics of the car in the city.
Which is why I say I should have gone with 3.73. With the A-10 final OD gear 4.09 would probably be the best.Probably not much change in "dynamics" in the city.