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11-21-2004, 01:28 PM

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Doc, what kind of rpm/speed does the BDR run in 1st gear? With that really LOW 3.9 rear gear and I assume a pretty low 1st gear in the 5 speed trans, it must be a stump puller!

If you know the trans 1st gear ratio I would like to know.

I ran a 3.5 rear gear with a 5 speed and 1st was almost useless it was so low. I could easily start in 2nd, and often did!

Now my ERA has a 3.31 with a really TALL 1st gear (close ratio top loaders are that way) and now I'm on at the other "extreme" end. TO tall for a good "hole shot", but it does make it easier to control wheel spin (and thus spin outs).

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