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Old 11-25-2019, 09:12 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gumby79 View Post
I am noticing this phenomenon a faster is more fuel efficient with my new transmission and Allison 6-speed.I went from a 2.44 final (od gear 0.69x axel raito3.55) to 2.16finar(0.61) puts me at 1608 @70 and 1263@55. Peak tq is 1846rpm
The aero wall is at 60-mph. The very few who can prove higher bets better FE, are rare indeed.

Gearing & tire size are a “problem” you’ve created with that trans swap (as you know).

Will be interesting to see what you come up with.

Was any baseline 60-mph testing done?

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