if the car is stock then jmac is 100% correct here.

 

somewhat. steeper gears (higher numerically) take more force for the engine to turn equating in a lower tq. reading on the dyno. but dont worry the acceleration they give in return is more than worth it so its nothing really to worry about.

 

I was saying that you're not going to lose that much when he's only making the numbers he's making. Your number is exaggerated.