Okay -- the parts are all in for the 5 speed. Now I need to make a decision on the gearing.
The first big question is:
Do I go with a Weddle Minshaft Or stick with the newly minted one from Berg? I've read a lot of people say they don't understand why people build a 5k box and cheap out on the main shaft. Is using a Berg shaft really being cheap? Is it really a weak link? The Weddle shaft and new 1st and 2nd adds another bunch of cash to the cost. I'd still need 3rd and 4th regardless.
Depending on the shaft I'm at a loss of what gearing to use. Tires: 185/65/r15
Weddle: (3.75/2.25/?/?/89)
Berg: (3.80/2.06/?/?/89)
Driving: I typically spend 50% of the time on the freeway driving to or from the office. The other time I could be blasting around the curvy back roads of the bay area. Driving roads like we see on our SLO outings. I have no desire for a big top end. keeping up with freeway traffic (75/80) is a must. Acceleration is more important than top speed. I would say, I can be hard on accelerations and may dump the clutch and roast 'em from time to time.
I know Stan said he wished he stuck with the stock mainshaft. Others say go with a complete weddle stack.
I'm just confused (again)
Terry - what do you run again?
Thanks,
Ted