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Re: [FOT] Ring and Pinion

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Subject: Re: [FOT] Ring and Pinion
From: <triumph_marx@freenet.de>
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:05:41 +0200
I started with 3.7 and now I have a 4.1:1 ratio which fits perfect on all 
tracks but the Nordschleife needs a 4th+OD to be fine equipped.
My car is very heavy with 965 kg and a short rear is better out of the corners.

Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>
To: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
Cc: "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: [FOT] Ring and Pinion


> When it comes to rings and pinions all opinions have the ring of
> truth. Ugh. Can't believe I did that.
> 
> Pretty much depends on the weight of your car and the revs you're
> willing to use. I like the 3.9 which is hard to come by but great for
> most of the tracks I run Peyote on. If I run a 4.1 I'm out of useful
> power at the end of long straights. Right now I have a 3.7 in the car
> because I toasted my 3.9.  It's a little boggy, but I make up for
> that by not slowing for the corners.
> 
> 
> On Sep 19, 2006, at 6:51 AM, Todd Redmond wrote:
> 
> > List,
> >
> > I have to replace the ring and pinion.  What ratio is everyone
> > using?  With the tracks I run on in the Northeast, I'm inclined to
> > go with a shorter ratio.
> >
> > Still, always looking for other opinions.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Todd Redmond
> > TR3A
> >
> >
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