> You have almost EXACTLY the same torque at the flywheel at any given road > speed with either tranny.. Having the same torque at the flywheel at any given road speed would not translate into having the same torque at the wheels with two differently geared transmissions. The higher geared R&P will deliver less torque at the wheels, regardless of what the torque is at the flywheel. Similarly, if you hold your 6 foot cheater bar right in the middle, you cannot deliver the same torque to that stubborn nut (assuming you apply the same force). Myron Lind 81 Westy 82 Diesel getting a "mechanical TDI" |
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