Gear Box and Final Drives

This course introduces fundamental components, power flow, drive line theory, types of racing transmissions and drive trains, computation of gear ratios, RPM factors, and vehicle speeds related to transmission and gear ratios. The course involves removal and replacement of transmission and rear gears in race vehicles, disassembly and diagnosis, reassembly and precision measurements involved in the procedures.

Required textbooks and materials:

• Automotive Engines: Theory and Servicing, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-135103838, $93.98