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07-19-2021, 05:52 PM | #1 |
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gear change
Is there a formula that tells the rpm drop at the finish line between different rear gears ? 5.11 to 4.88 to 4.56 etc.
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07-19-2021, 05:55 PM | #2 |
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07-19-2021, 08:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: gear change
The only iffy part of the calculation is what you use for converter slip . The higher you rev the engine the less slip you get with the torque converter .
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Re: gear change
old fashion way
4.88 divided by 5.13 =.9513 4.87% difference 4.56 divided by 5.13 = .8889 11.11% difference Original RPM + or - the % difference The real life number change may vary due to converter slip and/or tire growth.
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Re: gear change
RPM X C
_______ = MPH G X 1056 MPH X G X 1056 ______________ = RPM C MPH X G X 1056 _____________ = C RPM RPM X C ____________ = G MPH X 1056 RPM = REVS PER MINUTE C = TIRE CIRCUMFRUNCE (UNLOADED) G = GEAR RATIO MPH = MILES PER HOUR You can move the numbers around in the formulas to tell differences of changes. Has worked great for me. Not real scientific but fun. |
07-20-2021, 11:34 AM | #7 |
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Re: gear change
MPH X gear ratio X 336 / tire height (this only works assuming the trans final drive ratio is 1-1)
Examples: 120 MPH X 4.56 X 336 ÷ 28" = 6556 RPM 120 MPH X 4.88 X 336 ÷ 28" = 7027 RPM 120 MPH X 5.13 X 336 ÷ 28" = 7387 RPM Obviously converter slip is not factored into the equation. |
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Re: gear change
Thanks all! When making a gear change the mph will change. In general going from a 5.13 going thru the traps at 7300 rpm and changing to a 4.88 what rpm drop can I expect?
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Re: gear change
7300 - 4.87% (355.5 RPM) = 6944.9
Providing the converter slip % stays the same.. (It usually doesn't)
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