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Old 03-07-2009, 07:32 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Ject View Post
<---- isn't massive car smart.. my expertise is in computers... gradually learning vehicle stuff.

Gear ratio 3:45's? 3:73's? 4:10's?
No idea what this means.. yes I know "haha at the retard"
What makes 4:10 better than 3:45? (sorry to hijack thread if I am)
the simple explanation:
the lower gear ratios (4.10 & 3.73) are better for acceleration.
the higher gear ratios (3.45 & 3.27) are better for top speed & economy.

what the numbers mean:
if you have a 3.73 differential, the drive shaft has to turn 3.73 times to turn the axle
once. the proper way to write it is 3.73:1, but it's assumed that you mean ':1' so we leave it off


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Originally Posted by irpq11 View Post
4:10 is closer to quitting time than 3:45
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