Re: transmission swap
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Originally Posted by 5500 GMC
doing a transmission swap and when checking out the calculations for engine RPM to MPH, I am having a problem with the results, here is why
currently the rig has a V6 with a NP 540 5 speed with a 5th gear ratio of 1.00 with 39.5 in dia tires and at 3400 RPM its goes aprox 65 MPH
the calculations I keep coming up with show it would be going aprox 120 MPH ??
does anyone know why this could be
Thoughts anyone
thanks
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There are various calculators available on the internet, including this one:
http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html
You'll need to know your ring and pinion ratio though.
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Ed Snyder
Medford, Oregon
1962 1000 Pickup 401M & Muncie 318 with overdrive
1962 K1000 Suburban 401M & SM420
1967 CM1500 pickup 351E & NP435
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