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Old 08-19-2024, 05:57 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by tyler_win_photo View Post
4.88 gearing is shorter. You will find yourself in a higher gear or higher in the rpm band at the same speed vs 4.56.
Multiply current RPM *4.88 and divide 4.56 to get new rpm (or just multiply by 1.07). Not a huge change, but it's there. 6500 rpm becomes 7000rpm, give or take.

You'll also get a 7% mechanical advantage from the gearing. Kinda like having 7% more torque in each gear.
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