Re: final drive calc...

[bburns37@att.net]

> (80 MPH) x (2280 ft/Mile) x (1/60 Hr/min) = 7040 ft/min
> 
> (22.8" Dia) x Pi = 71.62"/rev = 5.969 ft/rev
> 
> (7040 ft/min) / (5.969 ft/rev) = 1179 RPM = Wheel Speed @ 80MPH
> 
> Final Drive Ratio = [(5000 RPM) / (.848)] / (1179 RPM) = 5.001

Dave, there are 5280 feet in a mile, but your calculations are correct.

Bob...

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