At one time it wasn't unusual for a hot rod's emphasis to be strictly based on performance; the goal may have been top speed on the dry lakes, or a low elapsed time at the dragstrip, but proper ...

To make this gear ratio comparison possible, we used a car equipped with a 9-inch Ford housing and had Drivetrain Warehouse set up three centersections with 3.00, 3.50 and 4.11 gearsets. We also used ...

From a load-capacity point of view, the most suitable gearhead ratio has the highest torque density for the most compact (and cost-effective) package. From an application point of view, the best ...

Now you'll be able to at least know a bit about final drive ratios next time it comes up in conversation with your car ...

Power, power, we all want more power. Naturally, most people think of the engine when upgrading their 4x4, since that’s where the power comes from. Is your rig a slug in the rocks or on the road? Just ...

Even though almost all new mountain bikes now have just one chainring and no front derailleur, it would still be nice to have all those other gear ratios again. The Binary Gear is designed to bring ...

What Is a "Granny Gear?" Opinions vary on what constitutes a "granny transmission," but in a nutshell it's a manual transmission with an extremely low gear ratio that allows the vehicle to crawl along ...

Knowing what bike gear ratios mean is vital knowledge for any progressing cyclist or triathlete. Once you understand the interaction between your chainrings and cassette you’ll select the right gear ...