Originally posted by "HybridSS"
Dynojet program is correct and reflects a real world situation. If you looked at total work done at the wheels you would see its actually less with a higher numerical gear. This is also true at the drag strip. Many times...if traction is not an issue, guys will drop a mph or two when going to 4.10s from 3.42s. Of course the ET is better due to a better launch. Thats the real benifit of the mechanical advantage gained by going with a higher numerical gear ratio. Everything is a trade off.
Your above statement is how I undertstand it as well.
But the funny thing with the Dynojet equation is that you are not changing the torque load on the motor with different gears so in all actuality it should measure the same regardless.