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Old 02-06-2008, 11:45 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Pablo - '07 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD
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Originally Posted by roflwaffle View Post
Peak efficiency varies little from engine to engine, and I've seen no laws against changing gearing.
Gearing is becoming a status symbol and a useful one at that. Oh how I'd love to have a 6 speed tranny mated to a 3 speed transaxle, especially if it could stay a low percent of the overall vehicle mass.
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