mhamilton, where does the 200/229 like to rev. You have stated frequently that 2000rpm is the top end of the smaller sixes' comfort zone but how low do they like to go?
I did a few quick calculations assuming 205/65R15 tires (dia 25.49) 817 rev/mi. 13.62 wheel rpm per mph.
This would suggest that 3.08 gears might be best, even though they seem like they would be steep for a wagon with a 200cuin V6.
25mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08) = 1048rpm
45mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08) = 1888rpm
45mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08)(.67) = 1265rpm
70mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08)(.67) = 1967rpm
It would seem to me that 3.73s are a bit too low
25mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73) = 1270rpm
40mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73) = 2032rpm
40mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 1361rpm
60mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 2043rpm
70mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 2383rpm
I would go for 3.23 or 3.42 myself.
I geek therfore I am. :lol:
I did a few quick calculations assuming 205/65R15 tires (dia 25.49) 817 rev/mi. 13.62 wheel rpm per mph.
This would suggest that 3.08 gears might be best, even though they seem like they would be steep for a wagon with a 200cuin V6.
25mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08) = 1048rpm
45mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08) = 1888rpm
45mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08)(.67) = 1265rpm
70mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.08)(.67) = 1967rpm
It would seem to me that 3.73s are a bit too low
25mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73) = 1270rpm
40mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73) = 2032rpm
40mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 1361rpm
60mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 2043rpm
70mph (13.62rpm/mph)(3.73)(.67) = 2383rpm
I would go for 3.23 or 3.42 myself.
I geek therfore I am. :lol: