Are the close ration gears still abvailable for the 5-speeds??? Does it have
a lower 1st gear? Do you think that would solve some of the sluggishness in
first?
Arthur
----- Original Message -----
From: Joseph Roach <jroach@qualcomm.com>
To: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>; Arthur <maybee@zebra.net>
Cc: A datsun list <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 2:14 AM
Subject: Re: Newbie
> Adam,
> I disagree with your assessment that a 5-speed is not a good mate for a
> 1600. It is the one improvement that will provide the most smiles for the
> miles! Highway cruising will be a lot more enjoyable and, I have to say,
> that my roadster seems to pull stronger in 5th gear on inclines than a lot
> of other vehicles.
>
> The gearing differences between a 4-speed and 5-speed are in 1st and 2nd
> gears. From a standing start the 5-speed may seem a bit sluggish. However,
> I gladly trade that for what seems to be greater performance range (at
same
> RPM, higher MPH in 5-speed). I find the 5-speed gearing much more to my
> liking in the twisties where I can use 1st and 2nd gear more in the higher
> RPMs which with the 4-speed would require a shift to be at the same MPH.
>
> Joseph Roach
> 65 1500
> San Diego
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