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Re: final drive calc...

To: Mike King <mapcomaps@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: final drive calc...
From: Kevin Stevens <Kevin_Stevens@pursued-with.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:00:36 -0800 (PST)
On Thu, 14 Nov 2002, Mike King wrote:

> Not sure if its possible or if I have enough figures, but is it possible to
> calculate a final drive ratio if you have tire diameter (22.8"), engine
> speed (5000rpm), and car speed at said engine speed (80mph)? Or will I need
> the 5th gear ratio as well, which I think is (.848). Just trying to figure
> it all out...
>
> Thanks,
> MK

You need the latter as well.  FWIW, often (traditionally) fourth gear is
1:1, which takes it out of the equation.

KeS

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