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arcosine · 09-10-2012, 09:53 PM

I have no metal strip.

Jim, Maybe you can research focus transmission gear ratios and find one that is geared up for lower rpms.

http://www.vibratesoftware.com/html_..._2000-2012.htm

Transmissions:

Gear Ratios

5-Speed Manual Transmission

1st: 3.42 2nd: 2.14 3rd: 1.45 4th: 1.03 5th: 0.77 Final Drive: 3.82

09-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#162 (permalink)
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