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Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 11:25
by matt brighton
I struggled to get CSE maths..... so any help gratefully received
What MPH per 1000 rpm should I see if I have a DK gearbox and run my massive balloon 225/80/14 tyres (yes 225/80)
or just what revs will i be seeing at 60/70/80 mph ?
I have a 2.0 subaru na engine
Thanks
Matt
Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 12:37
by itchyfeet
easier maths if you know what gearbox you have currently and what speed you get at say 3000prm in top gear ( assuming you have a rev counter)
then it's just look up the gearbox data and work out the ratio
Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 12:39
by itchyfeet
I passed two maths exams at school, CSE, O level, A/O level and A level

Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 16:56
by matt brighton
Thanks Itchyfeet...
Anyone else ?
Best
Matt
Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 17:32
by slowcoach
There are rpm calculators aren't there? (Using the tyre size, final drive etc)
Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 17:46
by 937carrera
I converted my advanced finger counting knowledge into an excel spreadsheet a few years ago which I have deployed over a number of vehicles, and have quite a few T25 boxes pre filled so
DK box on your balloons, 21.5 mph / 1000 rpm in 4th
50 = 2326 rpm
60 = 2791 rpm
70 = 3256 rpm
80 you can do yourself
That's the simple maths done with, tyres are not solid items and they deflect, so the rolling radius is not as calculated. I did a bit of work on this for BigBadBob76 and reckon that in reality the gearing is about 3% lower (so revs are a bit higher for a given speed)
Now waiting for Aidan to come along

Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 18:23
by diabolov
Glad you did that spreadsheet Carrera, I can put my shoes and socks back on now
M
Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 18:38
by matt brighton
Thanks V much Carrera - that looks more relaxing than what I'm getting with my original gearbox
Just have to fit the thing now

Re: Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 19:06
by ZsZ
its german, but can be figured out:
https://t3-infos.de/images/Getriebeauslegung.xls" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;