Wait a minute, the engine only puts out XXX lb/ft of torque, I don't quite
see how it can be increased through the driveline.
This is getting way to deep for me.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
67 BGT
>
> Think about it for a minute.
>
> The torque at the driveshaft is multiplied by the ring & pinion ratio as
> it is transfered to the wheels. Axle & wheel torque is about three to
> four times the torque on the driveshaft.
>
> Dave Russell
>
> Gordie's Garage wrote:
> > Okay, gotta ask a question...doesnt' the amount of torque applied to the
> > splined shaft (either wheel or trans) make a difference? Seems
> to me that
> > the larger splines would handle larger torque loads better than
> the smaller
> > splines. An uneducated guess says that the tranny shaft would have to
> > handle more torque than the wheels.
> > Just a thought.
> >
> > Safety Fast!
> > Gordie Bird
> > 62 MGA
> > 67 BGT
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