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The Starting Line Ratio (SLR), also known as Launch Ratio, is very important to consider when selecting a transmission and/or a rear-end gear ratio.

Starting Line Ratio = 1st gear ratio * rear gear ratio

First Gear Ratio:
Rear End Gear Ratio:
	SLR:


	Note: If the SLR number is real big, like >12, then your launch will resemble a dump truck; lots of noise but doesn't go anywhere. The reverse is true if you have a ratio in the < 8 range, the car will likely go 100 mph in first gear but the clutch may have shortened life spa due to the amount of slippage needed to get the car rolling. A 9-10-11 range SLR is desireable.


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	However, the above calculation alone isn’t the whole story. You must also consider your rear tire diameter. For example, a 25” tire will result in a higher overall SLR compared to a 31” tire. Try out ‘distance travelled in 1st gear” calculator here.


	Near future possible enhancements to this page: a chart to show range of choices with pros/cons, and an indicator to show where on the chart the calculated value is at. Colored with recommended range (green), red for areas not recommended. add discussion about tire rollout also! Show # of feet travelled for first shift at given RPM link back to calculator


	13+ shift before leaving the garage! 12 - shift before the crosswalk 11 - shift comes quickly, but not un-usable 9-10 ideal 8 - pretty long in 1st, hard on clutch <7 very hard on the clutch talk about personal preference, tire spin, clutch slippage, etc. estimated distance til first shift (on calc page)

	Trans Gear Ratio:	Rear End Gear Ratio:	Tire Dia.	Engine RPMs to travel 100 feet
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