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  1. 01-17-2009 08:34 AM #1
    Dave Severson
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    a transmission is more efficient when running direct in the top gear.... but what ratio would the transmission gear sets be? I'm not saying you're wrong, just gave the example of why I like the 5 and 6 speed transmissions....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson View Post
    a transmission is more efficient when running direct in the top gear.... but what ratio would the transmission gear sets be? I'm not saying you're wrong, just gave the example of why I like the 5 and 6 speed transmissions....
    The ratios would be whatever is optimal for the desired application. A drag car would be different that tow truck.
    Actually it looks like the Richmond transmission attempts to do just that, allow you to tailor the ratios you want in conjunction to a 1:1 5th.
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