Go to a different diff and move it to 2nd/3rd. Use a 5.3 diff if you have
to!
BTW, you'll then find the gap between 2nd/3rd is too wide but at least
you'll
be able to change smoothly.
The only fix to the gap problem is a straight cut/close ratio gear set.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Inglis <ainglis@bcresearch.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 1998 8:56 AM
Subject: Torque Curves
>
>
>Anyone got a torque curve (or a reference to one, is it in the manual!!)
>for the standard 1275 engine. While you are at it, torque and power curves
>for modified engines would also be interesting. Maybe engine speed for peak
>torque is all I need.
>I have started autocross this year and I have found 1st gear too low and
>2nd seems too high. Some one told me I should be running around peak torque
>speeds. If only I could crash that box back into first...!
>
>
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