Quote Originally Posted by chevydrivin
So here is a converter for tq to wheels. Just going to compare two.

TQ * 1st gear (2.5) * rear gear * .085
small cube high rpm
405tq x 2.5 x 4.56 x .085 = 393tq at wheel will go 135 mph in 1/4 @7400rpm.

large cube lower rpm
500tq x 2.5 x 3.70 x .085 = 393tq at wheel will go 135 mph in 1/4 @6000rpm

So 405 tq at motor looks the same as 500tq at motor.
That's all kewl, but what's the ET???? MPH only wins races at Bonneville!
My simplified drag math:

Big Torque Numbers at low rpm + lightweight car with good hook = lower 60' times...

Lower 60' times + big torque to pull the top end = winning car!!!!

Easy and simple, works, too@@@@