Gary,
Ignore these folks that don't appreciate the pleasure and mystique
of owning and driving a TD. (Flame suit ready) MGA differential gears
can readily be installed in a TD, but it needs to be done properly.
Personally, I had a set of 4.3 gears put into mine. My engine is
probably a bit peppier than most with the head having been blessed by
Lawrie Alexander (large valves, polished passages, ~8.8:1 compression)
and .040" over pistons, etc., from Skip Kelsey. I really have no
problems cruising along on the interstates of New England with fellow
MG'ers. A comfortable 4000 rpm is about 68 mph. Moss Motors sells a
treatise written by Carl Cederstrand (212-350) that tells all about
these gear swaps. Your friend should buy/borrow a copy and read it.
Bud Krueger
52TD
Gary Breeback wrote:
>hi all, a friend of mine has a 51' TD that is stock and he wants to be able
>to drive it on the highway without turning the high revs that the stock rear
>gear ratio causes. what would be his best alternative to raise the rear gear
>ratio ? someone suggested he switch to a MGA rear end , is this the way to go
>? thanks
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