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  1. 05-17-2008, 06:22 PM #1
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    Question Are AWD's quicker in the 1/4 mile tahn RWD'S

    I've seen some stock posted times on the AWD Chargers and they are quicker than most stock(bone)RWD Chargers. When I drove the AWD I thought is was sluggish? So I went with the RWD.
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    I don't know specifically for times, but I do know that it is MUCH easier to launch an AWD, which may be part of it? I know AWDs have an advantage on the launch, but I don't know if that translates to an advantage in the 1/4...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sereguial View Post
    I don't know specifically for times, but I do know that it is MUCH easier to launch an AWD, which may be part of it? I know AWDs have an advantage on the launch, but I don't know if that translates to an advantage in the 1/4...
    It does not appear to. RWD's with the same mods seem to be faster. The best AWD's without juice are in the low 13's. We may be more consistent however.

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    RWDs are generally faster than AWD with the same mods.
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    ......not in the snow and rain!


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheEricHarris View Post
    ......not in the snow and rain!

    That's the truth!
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheEricHarris View Post
    ......not in the snow and rain!



    Or the twistys!
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    I have never been able to match a similarly equipped RWD at the track. Unfortunately, they shut the tracks down when it rains, otherwise it would be a different story!
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    I wish we were faster than the RWD. oh well.. there are always faster cars out there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheEricHarris View Post
    ......not in the snow and rain!
    True , true so let them make the bet but we pick the race.
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    Hey even Lambo's are coming in AWD now. When you want to get the power to the road doing it through 4 wheels is better than 2.

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    AWD is great to have in any car. I just likee my burnouts too much.
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    The RWD's are quicker simply because the AWD Transfer case introduces too much power loss. I've read somewhere up to 25% powertrain loss on the AWD.

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    I always beat equally modded lx rwd srt's at the track (1/4) with my awd jeep....in the 1/8th....it's not even close...lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by BThunderW View Post
    The RWD's are quicker simply because the AWD Transfer case introduces too much power loss. I've read somewhere up to 25% powertrain loss on the AWD.

    Cheers,

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    Can you provide the source for that info?

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