[Healeys] rear end ratio question

[Bob Spidell]

I should add if you've increased the HP at the expense of low- and 
mid-range torque the taller rearend may not be as desirable.  The racers 
on the List can probably address this issue.

Bob


Bob Spidell wrote:
> Eric,
>
> I have a 3.5 rearend in my BJ8, which has a stock engine and 22% O/D.  
> Starting from stopped requires a little more finessing of the clutch 
> to prevent judder, first and second gears are more usable for the most 
> part and hill climbs are a wash (hills I used to lug a little in third 
> I now take in second with more revs and more torque on tap).
>
> Overall, the 3.5 is an improvement in drivability, esp. on the highway 
> but perhaps not on a short track (I wouldn't mind a 28% O/D, either).  
> I think a stronger engine like yours would be even better.
>
> Bob
>


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