Sorry but no it doesn't matter if the torque converter locked or stalled. the numerically higher final drive reduces the torque on all transmission
components.
Rick M.
> Agreed totaly as long as the converter is locked, stalled, hydraulically combined (how ever you want to say it).....if your converter is not
> stalled the whole deal changes.
>
> > Gentlemen,
> >
> > Lets think about the torque from the other end.
> >
> > Torque requirements at the output of the final drive is the same for pulling a grade at speed X or accelerating at Y Gs no matterqq what
> > gearing is where in the transaxle. (F=ma)
> > Agreed?
> >
> > With a numerically higher final drive the torque on the output shaft reduced for the needed torque requirement. Period. Therefore the torque
> > on the gearset part of the transmission is reduced.
> > If you use the standard final drive and change the chain drive ratio, the torque on the gearset portion of the transmission is higher.
> >
> > Rick Michelhaugh, ME
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1974 26' Canyonlands
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