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Old 04-22-2017, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam View Post
2.2 (1st gear) x 320 lb.ft = 704lb.ft @ 5300 RPM
1.64 (2nd gear) x 430 lb.ft = 705 lb.ft @ 3950 RPM
From that you have more horsepower at the lower RPM

320 lb.ft @ 5300 RPM = 322.9 horsepower

430 lb.ft @ 3950 RPM = 323.4 horsepower

Engine torque is dropping like crazy up top. Agree you would not shift higher.