@Nadodave posted:.
So what is the transmission secret?
Sorry Dave, I was being something of a naughty boy, there.
For a number of reasons, it's hard finding gearing for these cars in a four-speed box that is right for all situations. Most four-speeds are a compromise of some kind.
The 'simple' solution is going to a five-speed, but that turns out not to be simple at all for a whole lot of other reasons, not the least of which is cost.
A large part of the discourse on this forum over the past ten years has revolved around gearing, and that discourse just keeps on revolving and revolving.
I'll try to write up a better explanation, but that will probably take a while, and by the time I get it written, other people will have posted here about it.
In the meantime, try using the search function here for 'gearing' and prepare to be overwhelmed by the great flood of words and passion.
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