But isn't that what gear ratios are for? To increase the Torque by changing the "ratio" of the sizes of the Drive and Slave gears? I thought that if I was in first and I'm getting a 2.5:1 ratio, and in third I'm using a 1:1 ratio, that the hp and torque are increased proportionately by the ratio used...
Are you sure about this, that it is only 84 HP across all three gears at the rear wheels? I understand the Engine will be putting out the same "X" number of HP at 2600 RPM, but I think gears are to increase HP and Torque because the engine is spinning faster in the lower gears per Revolution of the Rear Wheels.
I need to know for sure here because I am getting different answers...
I will be unable to check this forum for new messages until Monday Evening when I get back...
Thanks though. That is a different concept than what others are explaining...