I'm trying to tow snowmobiles through the black hills in SD. I just don't
want to kill too much gas mileage. 2900 rpm sounds a tad high.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 23:04
Subject: DML: RE: Power band
>
> Actually...3.55:1. ;)
>
> I run 4.10's with 32" tires and at 70mph (in 5th gear), I'm turning
> about the same.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of MJ Inginson
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 10:16 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Power band
>
>
> I'm trying to figure out the new gearing for the dakota. I'm running
> 31's with a 5 speed v6. The current axle ratio is 3:56. I was looking
> at 4:11 but the RPM's at 65mph are around 2900. Is that good placement
> within the power band? The formula I'm using is: rpm=(mph*gear
> ratio*336)/tire size Thanks, Mike I.
>
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