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wnjj
Oct 08, 2018Explorer II
Thanks for all that math.  Which brings up my point about these "wonderful" 6-speed transmissions we have these days:  They added more overdrive gears for better mileage when empty and more gear choices for mild loads & hills but when really pulling hard with a gas engine you're back to the 2nd and 3rd gears of yesteryear.  So the rear axle ratio still matters for specific situations where you're stuck between those gears.  Maybe the 2-3 gap is narrower?  I say bring on the 8 or 10 speeds!
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