1/8 mile racing...

YOu don't have to have gears that steep and unles your peak tq is at 4700 or higher that stall doesn't need to be that high either.
Unless you have boost, big bottle, or diesel, most build a 1/8 mile car with the ball park I quoted. I mean, you CAN race 1/8 with a stock slant and 2.76 gears, but.....