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Old 03-08-2003, 09:01 PM   #1
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rear end ratio ?

Is there a fairly accurate equation to figure rear end ratio if you know engine RPM and tire diameter?
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Old 03-08-2003, 09:10 PM   #2
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gear ratio = (rpm x tire diameter) / (mph x 336)
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Old 03-08-2003, 09:11 PM   #3
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With the 350/350 combo you could have a 3.07 or a 3.73.
gear ratio = RPM XTire diameter divided by MPH X 336
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Old 03-08-2003, 09:13 PM   #4
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Hehe, beat you by probably 10 seconds.
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Old 03-08-2003, 09:33 PM   #5
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try this
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html
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Old 03-09-2003, 12:48 AM   #6
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Or you could pop the cover off and chainge the 10 - 30 yr old oil and cout the teeth on the gears.
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Old 03-09-2003, 06:56 AM   #7
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ratio

jack up the rearend & count the driveshaft revolutions it takes for the wheel on one side to make one revolution. On a non-posi, just jack up one wheel......
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Old 03-09-2003, 09:39 AM   #8
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...but count the drive shaft revolutions during 2 full revolutions of 1 tire to get the approximate gear ratio.


and I like to use the calculators at Randy's ring and pinion.
www.ring-pinion.com
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