Hi Dick,
I can see skipping gears or converters that may rob power but what advantage
(other than weight/flywheel effect) would you get by doing without a clutch?
Cheers,
Rick
Dick J wrote:
> One transmission option you overlooked, which is very successfully used by
>some, is no transmission and no clutch at all. Just an in/out dog like a
>sprint car. Get pushed the fifteen miles an hour and slap it in gear. Once
>you think you have decided on the transmission you want, get back on line and
>talk to some people who are already using that setup. I think the standard
>four speed (or five speed or six speed) is probably the most common setup.
>Some guys are even using stick shifts like a four speed and no clutch.
> Dick J
> Gary Perkinson <gfp61@mindspring.com> wrote: Hey, all:
>
> A couple of tech questions. Any and all answers are appreciated:
>
> 1. Do LSR cars generally use alternators, or is charging done between runs
> to save HP?
>
> 2. What are the pros and cons of auto vs. manual transmissions in LSR? I
> know convertors drain HP, but are there other drawbacks to automatics, i.e.
> gearing, etc.?
>
> 3. Is it possible to run a dragster-style direct-drive setup in the rear,
> i.e., where the transmission is coupled directly to the rear-end with no
> drive train involved?
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