Larry
As already noted, the readings you get are normal...
It was mentioned that a BMW rear end can be fitted, but what about a ratio
swap using the diff from a Triumph 2500. These use a 3.45 diff, vs. the 3.7
diff fitted to a Stag - a small but worthwhile gain. This has been done on
my car by a PO.
Also, an interesting conversion I have seen done here in New Zealand, where
an owner has had a 4 speed O/D auto from a Nissan Skyline fitted. The top
gear, being an overdrive reduces revs markedly and therefore increases
economy etc. The Nissan gearbox was chosen as it as has very few electronics
to worry about and fits easily within the transmission tunnel. All that was
added was a switch on the console to lock out the O/D ratio and two
microswitches at the carburettors for the kickdown.
David Greed
1974 Stag Man O/D
1979 2500S Man O/D
Email: Home: greed@wave.co.nz
Work: david.greed@telecom.co.nz
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----- Original Message -----
From: Lawrence G Miceli <lgmtr6@juno.com>
To: <stag@digest.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 1999 03:42
Subject: Stag RPMs question / First "long" trip in the Stag
>
> This past weekend I finally had a chance to drive the Stag on a trip of
> more than a few miles. We drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Vero Beach (about
> 2 hours of interstate driving each way). I am VERY happy to say that the
> car performed great without any real problems. That may not seem like
> much, but after having the car in boxes for over 4 years it provides a
> real sense of satisfaction.
>
> Anyway, the reason for the post is that the Stag is running at about 4
> thousand RPMs,at 80 MPH. This is very high compared to my TR6. (The Stag
> is an automatic) Can anybody tell me if this is normal for a Stag? Has
> anyone changed the rear end out to get a little better highway
> performance?
>
> Larry Miceli
> Gold Coast Triumph Club
> Pompano Beach, Florida
> '73 Stag
> '66 Herald
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