# RPM's

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rpms/112032
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [December 25, 2007, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rpms/112032 "2007-12-25T06:43:35Z")
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### Author: ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)
#### Post date: [December 25, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rpms/112032/12 "2007-12-25T16:15:17Z")

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> [@ROFL false-wall](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rofl-false-wall/15328/6):
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> hondas need to rev high because they have very short gears
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> nissans have long gears so you dont need to rev high

while i understand what you’re trying to say, i think you have it backwards. the cart wasn’t built before the horse… transmissions are designed to multiply engine torque and transfer it to the wheels.

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