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Trans Am Physics (NRS2003) , gear ratios?

Ed Solhei

Trans Am Physics (NRS2003) , gear ratios?

by Ed Solhei » Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:27:00

"Gerald Moore" said:

Overdrive means that the gearbox is running more rpm's that the engine,
whilch mean you'll loose vital momentum and and that in-turn will kill your
acceleration.

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ed_

WillyB41

Trans Am Physics (NRS2003) , gear ratios?

by WillyB41 » Wed, 20 Aug 2003 13:53:13

In a 1.00 to 1.00 ratio, the trans input and output shafts are basically one
straight shaft. When the shafts turn at different speeds, there's more friction
and side loads.


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