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02-09-2008, 12:04 PM
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gear ratio
why does putting in a higher gear ratio in the rearend effect fuel milage? doesnt a higher ratio make the tires turn more with each turn of the driveshaft?
wouldn't it increase milage? 
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#3
03-22-2008, 02:27 PM
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Re: gear ratio
higher axle ratio means less drivetrain rpm at a given speed(IE tire RPM)
youre thinking backwards 
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