There are some apps where a 2.45 or lower first gear is still needed. I am not saying EVERY car needs a glide, but the vast majority, with substantial power and especially torque, will benefit from the tall first gear in the glide, regardless of the weight of the car.

Yes, the Bruno/Lenco is the ideal setup, but some classes don't allow that, plus those are pricey, so the "turbo-glide" is getting popular. We want to try one with a 1.55 low and put a 4.10 rear in the car, so that it will make rpm after the shift. We have to run a 3.40 gear now, to keep the wheel speed in check to get down on radials and the car has a hard time making rpm in high, dragging that gear.

Monte