Rear axle ratios and impact on towing
Suppose you have a choice between two axle ratios, say they are a 3.09 and a 3.45. And let's say the vehicle has an 8 speed transmission, so there's plenty of gear flexibility. Ok, so there's roughl...
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Each gear is more efficient.
I have no idea what is meant by this statement? :h
But the fact is, the lower the gear ratio in the rear end (higher numerically) the more horsepower that is lost to the drive train and not put to the road.
To me, that makes each gear less efficient,(talking HP) not more. :)
