Axle Ratio
Does a 3.42 axle ratio give you higher or lower RPMs than a 3.58?
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The lower the number, the higher the rpm.
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Doh! I was afraid of that. So while my old truck which ran at around 1350 RPM @ 60 MPH, my new truck will run @ around 1440 RPM, because both transmissions are ten speeds?
I'm looking to trade my '01 Volvo 660 for an '06 Volvo 780. |
A 3.42 will have you turning LOWER rpms at the same speed compared to a 3.58. The taller (lower number) the rear end gear ratio, the lower the rpms for the same speed. I have 3.42 in my truck and am turning 1300 at 60 mph on low pro 22.5 rubber.
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Copperhead has it right. The way it is usually talked about makes it kind of an odd concept. When people say they are lowering their gear ration, the are actually going to a gear set that has a higher number but the reference to a lower gear ratio means a lower top speed. If you have 3.42 gear ratio, your drive shaft will turn 3.42 revolutions to one revolution of the wheel. If you have a 3.58 gear ratio your drive shaft will turn 3.58 revolutions for one revolution of the wheel giving you a lower top speed and slightly higher RPM if all other factors are the same. The other factors are tire size being 22.5 or 24.5 and low profile or not. Also the transmission matters. Some are direct drive meaning the output to the drive shaft is equal to engine RPM's in high gear. Some are overdrive meaning the drive shaft is going slightly faster then engine RPM's in high gear. There are even some underdrive transmissions out there though they are not very common. |
Thanks, everyone! I feel better now knowing my RPMs will be slightly lower at my usual 60 MPH travels. I should save a little bit on fuel and wear & tear, considering I travel on mostly all flat ground. :roll3:
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Get real trucks with 3.90s or 4.10s :thumbsup:
I know you guys are talking OTR but if it makes you feel any better I got 3.90s with a 13speed. Turn around 1550-1600 rpm at 60 |
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A friend of mine has a 359 with 3.55 rears. 475 CAT, with a 15 behind it. It's cool driving about 72 and the motor is running about 1600.
Feels like you are going down a country road in a Cadillac. :p |
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