Thread: AM Shifter: 2:56:1 spread vs. 4:1 spread
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Re: AM Shifter: 2:56:1 spread vs. 4:1 spread
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Originally Posted by SuperNerd256 View Post
I've been looking into the AM shifter transmissions, but have no idea how to calculate the 2:56:1 or 4:1 into my calculations (using JVN design calc). Can someone explain the two to me, and if possible the gearing that goes on in there? This is probably really simple, but I've spent 3 days trying to figure this out.

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The 2.56:1 has final reductions of 10.67:1 and 4.17:1.
The 4:1 has final reductions of 10.67:1 and 2.67:1.
If I remember correctly, the difference comes from flipping a 28:35 to a 35:28, or vice versa.