>Are there any other gear packages available for the SII rear end other
>than the 3.88 or 4.2? I'm looking for something in the 3.0 range.
>Perhaps a Hillman or Minx etc.
>It would be preferred to have some thing that bolts right in.
The lowest numerical ratio avialable for the Alpine/Rootes diff is the 3.70 available from a US alpine GT. (UK Rapier/Arrow)
>If not, does some one have a Tiger rear they want to part with?
Sure you want a Tiger rear? They are pretty heavy. If you are gonn go that low, try for a 3.40 or so alla Ford Pinto. Might even bolt in.
Be carefull how low you do go because the stock alpine engine doesnt like heavy loads at low RPMs, and you can burn valves ECT.
I am pretty sure there was a reason why the factory only offered the 3.89 with OD on the SIII (3.12 effective).
Jarrid Gross