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SPEED IN MPH
DESIRED RPM
TIRE DIAMETER IN INCHES
TRANSMISSION HIGH GEAR RATIO SEE TABLE	to-1
RESET AFTER EACH CALCULATION
AXLE RATIO NEEDED	to-1

2700 to 3000 RPM @ 65 MPH is recommended.
3000 to 3500 RPM will provide for better low-end power.
2200 to 2700 RPM will increase fuel economy.