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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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which is faster?

I need to know which would have a higher final drive ratio. I have a 2wd NP435 attached to a NP205 going into a 4:10 axle ratio. Would 2nd gear in 4 wheel high be faster than 3rd gear in 4 wheel low or the other way around? This is a truck pulling question and are currently looiking for more wheel speed. Are there disadvantages to pulling in high range? (im currently using low) Thx in advance
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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.......get an auto?

or find the ratio for the transmission and do the math, sorry i don't know it off the top of my head but i'm sure somebody does. but trial and error will tell you what will work best.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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2nd gear high would give you 13.69:1, 3rd gear 4 low would give you 14.53:1. Second option will get the tires spinning quicker but a lower max wheel speed.
 
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