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Reply to "New CMC Speedster project"

@edsnova posted:

Do not get a .82 4th gear. You will be recreating your MG gear gap issue, at best.

With a good 1776 engine (i.e. 80-85 hp at 5000 rpm, 100 ft-lbs at 3600), a 3.88 R&P with all stock Bug gears (.93 top gear) and normal tires (165/80-15) will give the best overall performance. You'll be doing 60 mph at 3000 rpm in 4th and the car will like you in every gear, and vice-versa.

If you end up with a 4.12 R&P you will want the .89 4th to get the same cruising speed/rpm and it will open the 3-4 gap just slightly, and you'll be quicker off the line.

Both the above options will get you a fun car with minimal hassle and expense, grasshopper. As Mitch alludes to, The Way of Five is for black belts only.

Exactly how my VS works; 3000 RPM at 60 mph. There is a noticeable gap from 3rd to 4th; annoying when driving behind someone at 40 something miles an hour; you’re either at high rpms or lugging it.

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