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5 Speed/6 Speed Ratio Comparison

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Old 07-07-2007, 11:52 AM
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comparing the NV4500 to the NV5600 on gear ratios

gear selection/5speed/6speed


First Gear 5.61 / 5.63

Second Gear 3.04 / 3.38

Third Gear1.67 / 2.04

Fourth Gear 1.00 / 1.39

Fifth Gear 0.74 / 1.00

Sixth Gear N/A /0.73
 
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Old 07-09-2007, 08:48 PM
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i could have swore 5th on the nv4500 was .73 hmmmm but .01 isnt a big deal anyways =D good post shows the 6 speed isnt really that much lower or higher speced just has a better power range with one gear.
 
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and besides...nv4500 parts are much...much easier to find.
 
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Old 11-29-2007, 06:05 PM
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NV4500
Final Drive Ratio
Hi Range Low Range
1 19.64 53.21
2 10.64 28.83
3 5.85 15.84
4 3.50 9.49
5 2.63 7.11
6
Reverse 19.64 53.21

NV5600
Final Drive Ratio
Hi Range Low Range
1 19.71 53.40
2 11.83 32.06
3 7.14 19.35
4 4.86 13.18
5 3.50 9.49
6 2.55 6.92
Reverse 19.71 53.40
 
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