1 piston Vs 2 or more Piston calipers

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Feb 3, 2006 | 08:09 PM

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From: Kansas

Car: 85 camaro sport coupe

Engine: 2.8 MFI

Transmission: v6 700R4 wish it was a 5spd Stick

Axle/Gears: Stock non posi 3.42s

1 piston Vs 2 or more Piston calipers

how can 2 small pistons be more efficient than the 1 huge one in the stock calipers?

Feb 3, 2006 | 08:41 PM

gbodybilly

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From: Wappinger, NY

Car: 86 MCSS, 03 S10, 99 MX-5

Engine: 5.7, 2.2, 1.8

Transmission: 2004R, NV1500, Miata 5-spd

Axle/Gears: 3.73, 4.10, 4.30

It comes down to total piston surface area, all things being equal.

Feb 3, 2006 | 11:29 PM

PhLaXuS

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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Car: 91 Camaro RS

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi w/Disc

One of those online places had the math of it. Maybe chevyhiperformance.com I don't remember...

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