Gearing vs Horsepower
02-13-2007, 04:32 PM
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Gearing vs Horsepower
I have to say, I've come to really respect Mark Kebord during my 4 months on this list. I've read every word he's ever written at least 5 or 6 times, and everytime I do, I get MORE out of it. 
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
02-13-2007, 04:38 PM
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Go to a specialty lumber yard. Find some KOA wood. It's a very hard wood and you can carve your own gears.
The wood teeth should be strong enough to get the job done.
The wood teeth should be strong enough to get the job done.
02-13-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Danglerb.
I have to say, I've come to really respect Mark Kebord during my 4 months on this list. I've read every word he's ever written at least 5 or 6 times, and everytime I do, I get MORE out of it.
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
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02-13-2007, 04:52 PM
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02-13-2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Danglerb.
I have to say, I've come to really respect Mark Kebord during my 4 months on this list. I've read every word he's ever written at least 5 or 6 times, and everytime I do, I get MORE out of it.
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
So, this brings me to the question: How much gearing is required to get to say, 400hp? I've been looking for a 2.20 to swap into my trans, I figure conservatively that'sll give me between 400 - 500hp. What do you guys think? Are there aftermarket gear manufacturers for the 928?
Hi
Not sure if this is a joke but...
Gearing gives you speed or acceleration...not horsepower...
Well to be precise ..gearing allows the hp you have already got to be used in different ways....low gearing = fast accelleration......high gearing = slower acceleration but higher top speed...
So to answer your question.....gearing gives you precisely NO extra horsepower...
All the best Brett
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02-13-2007, 06:28 PM
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No. Porsche used only Lebanese Cedars, because their coating wears evenly. Keith if we use that domestic stuff, it'll work but we're gonna end up with more of a Ferrari kinda horsepower number.
02-13-2007, 06:29 PM
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I don't know who this Danglerb. is, but the pool of potential topics is still pretty deep. He has yet to bring up wingnuts, contact patches, and - if he wants to go nuclear... venturis. 
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Hi Bret 
So happy you have such a healthy self-image ....
So happy you have such a healthy self-image ....
Originally Posted by BRETT AINLEY
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All the best Brett
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All the best Brett
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02-13-2007, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Danglerb.
Hi Bret So happy you have such a healthy self-image ....
So happy you have such a healthy self-image ....Brett has 2 ts actually
Know how to spell "optician" ??
All the best Brett