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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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Can anyone tell me what rpm I will turn with a 342 gear in my vert as opposed to the rpm I will turn with the stock 273 gear at 70MPH??
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2.73's at 70mph = 1650rpm
3.42's at 70Mph = 2100rpm
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take any 2.73 rpm, and multiply it by 1.253 and you'll get the 3.42 counterpart.



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Originally Posted by glind46677
Can anyone tell me what rpm I will turn with a 342 gear in my vert as opposed to the rpm I will turn with the stock 273 gear at 70MPH??
Try this for a more complete pictureRPM/Gear/Speed Calculator
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Mine runs close to 2200rpm at 70mph.
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