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Old 09-26-2015, 03:14 PM   #2
petehoovie
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Default Re: ratio and pinion

The smaller the gear ratio, less torque but higher speed. I'd go with the 3:54 to 1 of the two you mention. I think 3:78 to 1 is the best overall ratio.
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