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Thank you for sharing @Ronmar, this was very interesting.Here is the link…
The two items I most appreciate are: 1— the torque equations versus gear ratios at final; 2— the explanation how they start with matching low gear ratios and work toward lowering rpm's in to the power band at nominal speed.
2— made me wonder if changing the shift points with the 3.90 rear ends and ecohubs might make sense, especially in 5th, 6th and 7th gears.
I have noticed if we push up into 7th then back off we can cruise hovering 1,200 - 1,400 rpm in the 60's on the interstate while holding 7th gear. I suspect this would result in a favorable mpg range while traveling interstates across middle America. I would prefer not exceeding our tire's maximum speed to find 7th gear—