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Old 30-03-2012
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Originally Posted by ian h View Post
That sounds very under geared to me. For the 10.5 you should be up around 27 or 28 if it fits with the 83 spur. I would reduce the spur to 76 or 78 and then start off with a 26 pinion and go up from there if temps are ok. Last time I ran a 10.5 I used 78/27 with a speed passion motor. Temps were fine.

Remember though Ian, the young lad is just learning on a small track, he can always change the gearing as his driving gets better. The gearing you are suggesting would be too quick for a begginer in my opinion.
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