Re: 5 speed question

[EricSsmc@aol.com]

Another monkey wrench Gerry,
On some US speed applications, such as a Doug Nash 5 speed, 5th is still 1:1,
but 1 - 4 are lowered geared than a normal 4 speed.  What this does is allow a
higher rear end ratio such as a 3.00:1 as opposed to a 3.90, to give you low
end take off plus high speed cruising at low rpm, but on the B and the midget
this is not really applicable since there aren't any other economical rear end
ratios available.  Just an interesting thought......

Eric