will changing the final drive in the gearbox help the car make more torque?

 

You mean help the engine make more torque? Nope. The car overall, yes, but you would trade some top speed for the extra torque.

 

so it helps the car put more torque to the ground but doesnt help the engine make more torque is that right?

 

Correct. The engine turns the transmission, not the other way around.

 

just as i thought but this guy seems to think otherwise
http://www.civicsportsclub.net...&st=0

hypersonik disagrees with what every one else says

 

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Right, it just multiplies the engine's torque more, giving more torque to the wheels. It makes no difference to the engine.

As an example, my crx probably makes around 1000lb-ft at the wheels.

 

anybody else want to confirm this

 

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Yeah, 1000 lb/ft sounds about right

 

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lol. As I first said, you get more torque at the wheels at the expense of speed (another confirmation); meaning that your engine spins faster than before the gear change for any given speed.

 

1st gear feels stronger than 2nd gear