Why do you Cummins guys want more gears
I’ve heard a number of Cummins fans saying they are waiting for an 8 or 10 speed transmission before getting a new truck. Why? Does the Cummins struggle to get your trailer moving from a stop? Or are ...
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Huntindog wrote:noteven wrote:Better look at the graphs again.
4 x 4ord - another rule of power transmission is the higher rpm the torque is delivered through the system the less the stress on components.
So engine in line blue needs fewer “speeds” but heavier components behind it than line red.
High torque rise is why locomotives and electric rubber tire machines don’t have multi speed transmissions between the traction motors and the wheels.
HP=blue
TQ=red
:D
I’m seldom accused of being smart.
