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elhigh · 02-05-2014, 01:31 PM

Thank you, Frank.

I had looked at that 2:1 ratio and thought it was a typo. Then I looked at the 700 rpm claim and thought THAT was a typo. I've never seen a 2:1 and actually your find of such a low rearend for the AMC surprised me.

I didn't want to get into the math of it. No ambition. But it points up a disturbing trend: if this is the kind of accuracy in basic math we can expect from Mr. Wiseman, what other errors have crept into his information?

A rearend ratio like that would leave top gear just useless. Unless the top gear was on the order of about 1.5:1 (where most trucks of that era have 2nd or 3rd), it would only be there for looks.

405mph. Nice! "Are we there yet, Daddy?"

"Yeah!"

02-05-2014, 01:31 PM	#94 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 49.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	Thank you, Frank. I had looked at that 2:1 ratio and thought it was a typo. Then I looked at the 700 rpm claim and thought THAT was a typo. I've never seen a 2:1 and actually your find of such a low rearend for the AMC surprised me. I didn't want to get into the math of it. No ambition. But it points up a disturbing trend: if this is the kind of accuracy in basic math we can expect from Mr. Wiseman, what other errors have crept into his information? A rearend ratio like that would leave top gear just useless. Unless the top gear was on the order of about 1.5:1 (where most trucks of that era have 2nd or 3rd), it would only be there for looks. 405mph. Nice! "Are we there yet, Daddy?" "Yeah!" __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.