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Sep 23, 2006 | 09:04 AM

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98CoupeV6

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Originally Posted by Spec R

butttt my only quirk is, if Honda intentionally reduced torque knowing they could have eeked more out of the setup, then why did they choose a higher (numerically) final drive (a common honda "niche" to make up for lack of torque)?

Id think that a taller final drive would only increase the feeling of horsepower because the engine would go through the rev range faster, not torque.

Sep 23, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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Spec R

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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6

Id think that a taller final drive would only increase the feeling of horsepower because the engine would go through the rev range faster, not torque.

a taller final drive means its numerically lower. at least from what I learned in school and wherever else. So i'm not too sure what you're talking about.

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