All a long I thought gear-ratio i.e, 3:1, 4:1 were about speed ratio just like in real actual gearboxes - input gear to output gear.

I though that 3:1 was faster and 4:1 was slower.

By looking at the Taigen gearbox I have with me right now (TAG120264 58mm), I counted 4 SHAFTS. Is this correct, Gary?

Thanks for clarifying all this confusion about gear ratio.