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mattiasa
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Gear ratios for a street driven ghia
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September 02, 2008, 20:19:31 pm »
Hello guys! I posted this on Cal look.com, but I thought I maybe could get som input here also...
I've ordered a transmission from KCR, and I have received some suggestions on gear ratios from Kevin. I have provided him with the information i have about the car, such as:
- full bodied, all steel 1964 karmann Ghia
- Dyno sheet on my engine
- Tire size
I would like to get some input from you guys about the different ratios. The car will 85%-90% of the time be run on the street. Occasional 1/8" runs, maybe a 1/4" to test it, but mostly street driven. I like this option:
R/P 3.88
1st : 3.75
2nd: 2.17
3rd: 1.44
4th: 0.93
Tire dia: 24.5"
Engine: 2332cc, 180hp @ 6000rpm, 230Nm @ 4600rpm
I know it's a bit of a gap between third and fourth, but i thought I'd manage 1/8 mile in third. Then the car would still have pretty ok highway rpm. The loss is of course on the 1/4 mile.
What do you think? Anyone here who've run these ratios? Suggestions?
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