Re: Tranny & RearEnd

["Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>]

Check to see if the tach is turning the same revs.  the 1600 engine may not
be strong enough to power the 5th gear overdrive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doris" <dhbain@qwest.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 9:41 PM
Subject: Tranny & RearEnd


> Evening all!
>
> Why does a 1600 with a 5 speed seem slower (not as fast) than a 1600
> with a 4 speed?  Does the stock rearend gears need to be changed to make
> up for the lack of umph?
>
> Curious.
>
> Jim