Originally posted by CTX-SLPR
Its not for my SR, its for a crazy idea I have for a LSR or open road racer.
Two entirely different cars.
LSRs in the production type classes have to be EXTREMELY heavy to get a grip on the salt.
LSR on the other hand can be extremely light.
Either way, the need for *more being better* gears, is to keep the motor at peak torque thur the run. So a small high reving engine would like that, a wide torque ban motor like a TR has, wouldn't really need that, IMO.
If you're serious about LSR, then a manual is the only way to go, you need all the HP you can get to move the car. Don't forget Bonneville is hot, dry, and at altitude. There's just not much O2 to work with.
Open Road, reguires handling, and recoverable stability. Both mandate light weights.
To win now a days, takes a total focus, IMO, the day of dual purpose cars is just about over.