G Force 101a clutch assist.
RPM's@the Stripe
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G Force 101a clutch assist.
Long H pattern or V gate?
Wounder what a 4.10 gear would do. 
lets say 474 inches, 500hp, 4200lb's, 1.1 4th gear, 28" tire, 6000rpm through the finish line the 4.30's would be the go I think. Closer to 600hp would probably suit the 4.1 rear gear.
H pattern.. old skool..
Thanks That pretty well matches with the HP I had figured on the Wallace RC of 530 HP. Otherwise you may be a bit short on driver #.....
That engine is making some good power man!!! 
The old rule of thump generally works out, well has done for me , for every 100lb's lost you pick up approx 0.1 in ET.
I totally understand, been there, the H pattern is way cool, nothing like rowing the gears,
but if you want to go quicker at the drags V gate is where it's at imo. I ran a Richmond 5 speed, street/strip (basically Doug Nash) with Hurst H shifter for years, I knew the V gate would be faster but I thought it would not work on the street. Anyway, cut long story short, my Dad and I modified a 5 speed Hurst V gate shifter for street/strip. I welded my 4 speed stick to it and lifted the pull handle up to the ball so I could gear back up through the gears, it worked flawlessly and looked like a 4 speed stick. These are the only photos I have of it. Just saying, could be an idea is all.....
The old rule of thump generally works out, well has done for me , for every 100lb's lost you pick up approx 0.1 in ET.I totally understand, been there, the H pattern is way cool, nothing like rowing the gears,
but if you want to go quicker at the drags V gate is where it's at imo. I ran a Richmond 5 speed, street/strip (basically Doug Nash) with Hurst H shifter for years, I knew the V gate would be faster but I thought it would not work on the street. Anyway, cut long story short, my Dad and I modified a 5 speed Hurst V gate shifter for street/strip. I welded my 4 speed stick to it and lifted the pull handle up to the ball so I could gear back up through the gears, it worked flawlessly and looked like a 4 speed stick. These are the only photos I have of it. Just saying, could be an idea is all.....
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That's the way we roll down here Phil!!! 
With a 4.11 gear that car would be a dog on the starting line. You guys are thinking like it's an automatic. A stick car needs gears.
How would a v gate be any faster than an H pattern? You are still moving the shift handle about the same distance. The transmission doesn't know whats shifting it.
How would a v gate be any faster than an H pattern? You are still moving the shift handle about the same distance. The transmission doesn't know whats shifting it.
besides that, you're right.
4:11 would be going the wrong way IMO.
Would going clutchless gain more than messing with shifter?
Hey Phil. I power shifted an automatic a few times left handed in November....also when using turn signal actually activated the wipers a few times.
Would going clutchless gain more than messing with shifter?
Hey Phil. I power shifted an automatic a few times left handed in November....also when using turn signal actually activated the wipers a few times.
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OH hell yeah a clutchless is faster. Every time the clutch is in you are coasting. Over the course of three shifts, that is probably close to 100 feet of a 1320 foot track you are not accelerating. On the other hand, there are far cheaper ways to meet your goals than a new transmission!
V gate push pull=faster shift. Not thinking it's an auto at all, yes , totally agree, stick cars need gearing...................
Think of it like a tractor. A tractor has a deep gearing. What happens when you open the tractors throttle and you pop the clutch?...the front wheels come off the ground and you better hold to the steering wheel.
We run a 3.06 first gear and 5.83 rear gear. The car is in second before the 60' lite!