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revjimk

1/19/21 1:30 PM

Coils vs. torsion bars

Why do most midgets use coil overs & sprints use torsion bars?
Also, what kind of gear ratios do they run at Chili Bowl? How about bigger outdoor tracks? :23:

badcoupe

1/19/21 2:16 PM

Some is driver preference. The coils react a bit quicker and the midget are more fidgety so to speak. Gear at Tulsa I’m not sure about. T-mez chili bowl car was 4 coil which is super rare on the dirt. When pavement was more common you saw four coil more often.

revjimk

1/20/21 3:40 PM

Re: Coils vs. torsion bars

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Originally Posted by badcoupe (Post 536501)

Thanks!

CRA91

1/20/21 10:34 PM

Re: Coils vs. torsion bars

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Originally Posted by revjimk (Post 536500)

Why do most midgets use coil overs & sprints use torsion bars?
Also, what kind of gear ratios do they run at Chili Bowl? How about bigger outdoor tracks? :23:

I have ran a 7:31gear ratio with a Fontana engine at the chili bowl and a 5:80 at Lawrenceburg with the same engine.:32:

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