In a message dated 2/3/00 8:04:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ADvent@thuntek.net writes:
> that's not possable. with taht rpm's you would need a 7.25 to one rear end
> gears.
> 4000/336/7.25X27=44.3mph
> 4 grand on a 235 is really screaming
> new mexico jim
> 51 two ton dump
Jim's correct,
I just plugged 7.25:1 and 4060 rpms with 27 in tall tire into a gear
calculator, it comes up 45 MPH.
Mike
>
> MLayton324@aol.com wrote:
>
> > ok guys thanks for all the input have looked at several formulas and
> > charts i had understood that all 50 3100 series had 4.10 gear ratios
> did
> > any come with 4.56?
> > all calculations show up different than what i thought i had i have 27
> > inch tires and i am turning almost 4000 rpm at 45 mph needless to say
> this
> > has got to be changed
> > also,what was the height of the factory tires on this vehicle? thanks
> >
> > mike layton
> > 50 3100
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