Gryphon problem.

[04FX4]

I thought it took more HP and TQ to make the bigger tires turn. If that is true I should have the upper hand, but definitely do not.

[04FX4]

I was thinking of calling Bill, but I know how busy he is maybe I will call him from work tomorrow.

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by 04FX4

I thought it took more HP and TQ to make the bigger tires turn. If that is true I should have the upper hand, but definitely do not.

It does, but at high speed, your engine is turning over faster than the other guy's. You may be on the downside of the torque/HP curve at this point and he may be in the high region.

You SHOULD be able to pull away from him a bit at the start (of course you have to be careful not to spin the tires - he won't have as big a problem in this region with tire spinning).

And, I COULD be "full of it"! (And it won't be the first time). :o Be interesting to hear what Bill has to say.

- Jack

[Buckeyes903]

That is really weird that your truck doesn't win. I know the 4.6 engines gained more horsepower in the newer years, but according to vehix both the 04 and 06 have 300hp and 365 ft/lb. Yours should beat his off the line, since his has a lower ratio now, but I know my 94 2.3 Ranger with 33's and 4.56 would take my buddies 05 3.0 Ranger with stock everything til about 45 mph, I really thought his would just beat mine all over.

[bbbxcursion]

Is it hunting in between gears?

[04FX4]

Originally Posted by bbbxcursion

Is it hunting in between gears?

No I dont think it is hunting between gears, and only happens once and awhile.

[04FX4]

Anything yet Bill?