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GEARING GUIDANCE

Engine

Operation Profile

Select an Engine

Operation Profile

Gearing

Engine RPM Range

Operation Profile

Select a Shift Style

Transmission Gearing 

RPM calculation below is based upon vehicle speed in top gear  (Miler Per Hour)

Constraints Messages- click on constraint to address issue 

* Change Drive Axle Ratio

* Consider automated or automatic transmission to remove driver variation & get maximum economy

* Gearing is not for an automatic transmission. Choose Allison 5-7 Speed or TC10

Engine Speed Calculator

Tire size: Revolution/Mile - Review drop to see basic tire size rev data

Miles Per Hour

Miles Per Hour:Speed at which the vehicle will operate the majority of use

Drive Axle (RAX) Ratio

Ratio, Drive Axle : Enter a smaller number (faster ratio) to decrease RPM or a larger number (slower ratio) to increase RPM, as necessary

Top Gearing Ratio

Ratio, Transmission Top Gear: Derived from the Transmission Gearing input selection above

Calculate RPM

Engine

Ratio, Auxiliary Transmission: Review drop to see basic ratios. If not using an auxiliary use the N/A value of 1.00

Calculated RPM falls within range for the Operation Profile specified

Calculated RPM falls within range for the Operation Profile specified

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