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Title: Gear ratios for a street driven ghia Post by: mattiasa on 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? |