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Re: [Tigers] Tiger Differential

To: jmartiniii@yahoo.com, tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Differential
From: coolvt--- via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 16:07:22 +0000 (UTC)
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Consider a 5 speed (or 6 speed). With a high overdrive you can cruise at 70=
 at around 1500-1700 rpm.
In a message dated 11/16/2019 11:03:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, tigers@aut=
ox.team.net writes:


The manual shows that Tiger rear ends are:=C2=A0 Salisbury hypoid =E2=80=98=
4.HA=E2=80=99 with a 2.88 to 1 ratio.=C2=A0 What does the 4.HA stand for?

My understanding is these are posi traction meaning both wheels are applyin=
g power.

Those of you with 2.88 rear ratio gears, wide ratio 4 speed top loader tran=
smissions, what is your RPM=E2=80=99s in fourth at 50, 60,70 & 80 MPH?=C2=
=A0

Those of you running other rear end rations, other factors the same, what a=
re your RPM=E2=80=99s at the same speed and what ratio?

I like to drive my cars and just got back from a 1,263 mile 6 day trip in m=
y original owner 1973 MGB with 229,000 miles on the car.=C2=A0

Things to consider:=C2=A0 1966 MK1A with 289 HiPo motor with about 300 HP a=
nd estimated 9.4.1 compression

600 cfm 4 barrel Holley carburetor

Headers with 2.25=E2=80=9D exhaust

15=E2=80=9D wheels running 205\50 x 15 tires

Wide ratio top loader 4 speed transmission

Believe Salisbury posi rear end

Closed, open, locked, posi, ratios =E2=80=93 the list is endless.=C2=A0 Wha=
t I am looking for is a very streetable around town and on the highway posi=
 rear end ratio that will work well with a good balance between acceleratio=
n for fun and highway cruising.=C2=A0 I am not there yet.=C2=A0 I have the =
acceleration for fun part in place but not the highway cruising (of course =
- avoid highways\interstate).

Data means a lot regarding RPM=E2=80=99s at speeds between 50 to 80 mph.=C2=
=A0 Those of you who have switched ratios, please share your pros and cons.

Thank you for your input.

Regards

Joel Martin
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<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; 
color: #000000;">Consider a 5 speed (or 6 speed). With a high overdrive you can 
cruise at 70 at around 1500-1700 rpm.</span></div>
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In a message dated 11/16/2019 11:03:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
tigers@autox.team.net writes:
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<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">The manual shows that Tiger rear 
ends are:&nbsp; Salisbury hypoid &lsquo;4.HA&rsquo; with a 2.88 to 1 
ratio.&nbsp; What does the 4.HA stand for?</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">My understanding is these are posi 
traction meaning both wheels are applying power.</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Those of you with 2.88 rear ratio 
gears, wide ratio 4 speed top loader transmissions, what is your RPM&rsquo;s in 
fourth at 50, 60,70 &amp; 80 MPH?&nbsp;</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Those of you running other rear 
end rations, other factors the same, what are your RPM&rsquo;s at the same 
speed and what ratio?</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">I like to drive my cars and just 
got back from a 1,263 mile 6 day trip in my original owner 1973 MGB with 
229,000 miles on the car.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Things to consider:&nbsp; 1966 
MK1A with 289 HiPo motor with about 300 HP and estimated 9.4.1 compression</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">600 cfm 4 barrel Holley 
carburetor</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Headers with 2.25&rdquo; 
exhaust</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">15&rdquo; wheels running 205\50 x 
15 tires</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Wide ratio top loader 4 speed 
transmission</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Believe Salisbury posi rear end</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Closed, open, locked, posi, ratios 
&ndash; the list is endless.&nbsp; What I am looking for is a very streetable 
around town and on the highway posi rear end ratio that will work well with a 
good balance between acceleration for fun and highway cruising.&nbsp; I am not 
there yet.&nbsp; I have the acceleration for fun part in place but not the 
highway cruising (of course - avoid highways\interstate).</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Data means a lot regarding 
RPM&rsquo;s at speeds between 50 to 80 mph.&nbsp; Those of you who have 
switched ratios, please share your pros and cons.</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Thank you for your input.</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Regards</p>
<p class="yiv3614920762ydpe3a33268MsoNormal">Joel Martin</p>
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