The truth about running a 2000 hp manual transmission
Getting a 2000 hp manual transmission to stay in one piece while you're hammering it down a drag strip is basically the Everest of automotive engineering. Let's be real for a second: most gearboxes are designed to handle a fraction of that power. When you start pushing into the four-digit territory, especially when you double it, you aren't just "upgrading" a car anymore. You're essentially managing a series of controlled explosions and hoping the metal between your engine and your wheels doesn't decide to turn into glitter. ...