S197 Rear gear question 355 vs 373

[steveespo]

@Duane Black is a good source for tips on road racing and auto crossing V6 S197 cars. Hopefully he will chime in.

 

[EF1]

Tim what transmission is in your car?

Steve, he has a 2014 V6 manual, so it should be an MT82.

 

[steveespo]

Steve, he has a 2014 V6 manual, so it should be an MT82.

3.55 gears he would have top speed of 130 mph at 6000 rpm, 3.73 Top speed of 123.5 at 6000. 3.73 would work better if the car can carry 6300 as gears 2-4 are taller (lower numerically) than a V8 MT-82. 3.73 would give better acceleration, 130 is about the top end for a mild V6 on most tracks like VIR, Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen.