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Re: gearing change formula
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 10/16/2001

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If we are talking heavy truck it is much more accurate to use tire revs/mile than diameter. The formula then becomes:

MPH = (RPM) X (Trans Ratio) X (60)/(Axle Ratio) X (Revs/M)

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