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Rear end ratios
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sarahcecelia |
06-27-2017 @ 6:40 AM
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I'm getting differing answers. Question: Does 3:73 mean the wheels turn 3.73 turns to one turn of drive shaft, or drive shaft turns 3.73 turns to 1 turn of drive shaft? I've been told both; which is right?
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shogun1940 |
06-27-2017 @ 6:58 AM
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The drive shaft turn 3.73 to the axle turning once . At3730 engine rpm the axle turns 1000 rpm giving us the mechanical advantage to move a 3000lb car with under a 100lbs. Of torque and horsepower.
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sarahcecelia |
06-28-2017 @ 6:39 AM
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That's what I believed. A 4:10 rear means the drive shaft turns 41 times to turn the wheels one time. Right?
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40cpe |
06-28-2017 @ 6:55 AM
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drive shaft turns 4.1 times to turn the wheels one time.
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sarahcecelia |
06-28-2017 @ 10:54 AM
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Right , that was a typo on my part 4.1 drive shaft turns = 1 wheel turn!
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