Small Block VS Big Block Gearing?

[SquidBonez]

If I wanted to swap from a small block to a big block (assuming identical kart with the same tire size), should I increase the gearing? Small blocks have less power/torque than big blocks but rev way higher, while vice versa for big blocks. If I swapped over a big block and kept the same gearing I had when it was a small block, it would accelerate faster but have a lower top speed due to less RPMs. That being said, can big blocks be geared higher since they are more powerful/torquey but rev lower?

 

[mike97760]

Gearing is about which rpm the engine runs best at. I've seen guys race big blocks at over 6000 rpm with a lot of mods. Presumably the stonger by design big block will carry the same load at less rpm than a small block will . So, no, you wouldn't use the same gearing.