RE: Engineering Question Regarding Splined Shafts

["Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>]

> Wait a minute, the engine only puts out XXX lb/ft of torque, I don't quite
> see how it can be increased through the driveline.
> This is getting way to deep for me.

The miracle of gear ratios : speed times torque remains nearly constant, so
if a gear train reduces the rpm, it increases the torque by the same ratio.

Surely you've noticed how much harder your car pulls in low gear ... now you
know why.

Randall