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dcb · 10-20-2011, 07:11 PM

with a manual trans you can put it in 5th (ignition off) and roll it forward one tire revolution and note how many degrees the engine turned (or vice versa) and figure out the overall ratio for any gear that way. Might take a little bumping/rocking, but it can be done by hand and quickly.

10-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
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