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Re: 5-speeds and diff ratios

To: "Phil Vanner" <philv@pclink.com>, "spridgets@autox. team. net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: 5-speeds and diff ratios
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:41:53 -0700
Phil -

Check out the attached doc (courtesy of Rivergate).  I'll go with a 4.22 
when I can afford the swap.

Clay L
'67 Sprite

At 03:51 PM 4/11/01 -0500, Phil Vanner wrote:
>OK, all you five-speeders out there:
>
>What are you running for a differential ratio, and how do you like it?
>
>I'm about to send my flywheel and Datsun shift lever to Paul at
>Morriservice, and in order for him to create my speedo cable he needs to
>know what my diff gearing will be. So I have to decide.
>
>I'm running a 4.22 now but I have access to a 3.9. Engine is a 1275, a
>little hotter than stock. Am I crazy for even thinking about keeping the
>4.22? I do like the off-the-line response I have now.
>
>Will 5th be enough to keep my revs down even with the 4.2?
>
>Are the 5-speed's ratios close to the ribcase? Or is first even shorter, so
>that with a 4.2 it's almost useless? Does the gap between 2nd and 3rd get
>too wide with the taller rear?
>
>Any input, opinions, wisecracks, and experiences appreciated.
>
>Phil Vanner
>'61 Midget

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