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I ran a search on gear ratios and all I got was the difference between the LX and EX.
I'm curious on how to translate those numbers into how it affects acceleration and top speed.
If possible, can one draw a diagram so that I can have a visual?
Many thanks in advance, I crave the knowledge and unfortunately I am in the dark on this one.

 
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its real simple

say the gear ratio is 4:1.....every time the engine turns 4 times, the wheel turns once (obviously this is extremly simplified)..but you get the idea

it the gear ratio is shorter, such as 4:1, as oppsed to 1:1, the car will accelerate quicker in that gear......like any "overdrive" gear is a gear w/ a ratio lower then 1:1, such as .98:1 is considered an overdrive....

too tired to keep rambling random information, im going to bed

mark

 
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Can you explain final drive while you're at it? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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i need a new transmission. i have a DX but all i can find in the junk yards are the EX. if i used this tranny do u think it would be a problem stock? would it hold a benefit with a nitrous oxide or turbo set up?

 
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A quick note: The gear ratios for the manual trans are the same for the DX as the LX. The auto trans is the same for ALL models except the final reduction.

 
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Check out: How Gear Ratios Work

I love that website. It shows you how a lot of stuff works.

 
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The final gear ratio for my HX CVT is 5.810. So what the heck does that mean? Does this mean my car will accelerate quicker?

 
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It means, once you're up to speed, you won't have to press down on the gas as hard to maintain the speed you're going.

 
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http://www.howstuffworks.com/gear-ratio.htm is good.

This is a bit simpler:
http://www.msgroup.org/TIP094.html

 
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edit: didnt see how stuff works already posted.