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Ep3r_
29-03-2014, 05:38 PM
What does 4.7 lsd gearbox mean 5.1final drive or w.e WHAT DOES THE NUMBER MEAN?

cbauto
29-03-2014, 06:36 PM
Google gearbox final drive

mocchi
29-03-2014, 07:46 PM
Google gearbox final drive

good info m8.
repped

chez00
29-03-2014, 08:23 PM
It means for every crown wheel/diff/axle/wheel revolution, the pinion needs to turn x number of times (4.7, 5.1 etc.)
The higher the number, the lower your wheel speed at any engine RPM. It also works out that you have higher torque and up to a point better acceleration.