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Old 04-25-2003, 10:27 AM
SaabJohan SaabJohan is offline
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Also, if the gear ratio in the differential was 1:1, the torque transfer from the gearbox must be higher since the same power should be transfered (and the driveshaft will now rotate slower). Because of this the gearbox and drive shaft must be made stronger and therefore heavier and bigger.
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