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Originally Posted by Angel And The Wolf
OK, it's me again. The Outside-The-Box thinker.
Is it true that a transmission acts as a torque multiplier?
6,000 RPM in, 300 Ft Lbs,
3:1 gear reduction Transmission Ratio
2,000 RPM out, 1,200 Ft Lbs?
If you put the transmission directly in front of the Differential (independent rear suspension), could you use a driveshaft from the back of the engine to the front of the transmission that only needs to be 1/3rd as strong, and as heavy?
Just a theoretical question.
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To my knowledge, yes. That's exactly how it works.
One can also get the exact same torque to the wheels with a smaller engine as a larger one, albeit at a lower speed if you want to keep RPM the same.