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Coyote X · 04-15-2009, 09:33 PM

yep the final drive ratio is the same. The auto just makes the motor scream at higher speeds with the 1:1 3rd gear. It doesn't seem to hurt them as far as life of the rings/bearings it just makes the mileage suck over 55mph

04-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Coyote X nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southen West Virginia Posts: 654 Metro XFi - '93 Geo Metro XFi Convertible 90 day: 62.17 mpg (US) DR650SE - '07 Suzuki DR650SE 90 day: 55.26 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	yep the final drive ratio is the same. The auto just makes the motor scream at higher speeds with the 1:1 3rd gear. It doesn't seem to hurt them as far as life of the rings/bearings it just makes the mileage suck over 55mph __________________