[Healeys] 1959 100-6 front disc brake and rear axle change.

[Wilko2]

Years ago I made a chart that is on my website that shows different speeds
with a few common gearing and tire sizes. :

http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/healeygears.htm


On Nov 28, 2014, at 8:39 PM, Chris Scholz wrote:

> Sounds good. I will have it rebuilt with a 3.54 and a Quaife limited slip.
I
> wonder what the rpms will be @60 mph?  I was hoping for a relaxed highway
> cruiser where it would be spinning at 1600 rpm at 60 mph.  I haven't seen
any
> replacement gear taller than a 3.54.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Chris Scholz OD
>
>> On Nov 28, 2014, at 9:39 PM, "Chris Dimmock" <austin.healey at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> The 6 cyl Healey diff & axles are pretty strong. It's nearly 9 inches.
>> Get a Quaife or similar. Quaife makes a centre specifically for a Healey.
> You can also get a Detroit locker for a healey but I wouldn't recommend it
in
> a road car.
>> You'll be fine with a 3.54 in a Quaife
>> Chris
>> 3.54 new still in the box
>> 3.9 in a Quaife in the car
>> 4.1 in a Detroit locker on the shelf
>> www.myaustinhealey.com
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 29 Nov 2014, at 1:07 pm, "Chris Scholz" <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com>
> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am wondering if I can keep the stock Healey axle and install a 3.54
gear
> and
>>> a limited slip diff?  I want it to be a low rpm cruiser at 60mph. The
>>> aftermarket rear ends would put the driveshaft at a very odd angle and it
> will
>>> be expensive to attach my splined hubs to the non-stock rear end. The car
> will
>>> have an all aluminum LS V8 (300hp) with 4speed automatic overdrive so it
> will
>>> be easier on the rear end vs a stick. With skinny tires and an estimated
> 2100
>>> lb curb weight, I can't imagine that there would be much stress on the
> rear
>>> end.  Has anyone else rebuilt their stock rear with taller gears and
> limited
>>> slip?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> Chris Scholz OD
>>>
>>>> On Nov 28, 2014, at 5:47 PM, "healeyguy at aol.com" <healeyguy at aol.com>
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>>> I ran a modified 100 several years ago with a 9 inch Ford. It is a very
>>> heavy unit and I would recommend, if you have not already spent your
money,
> is
>>> to go with a lighter 8 inch unit. They are strong enough and in most
cases
> the
>>> pinion is a bit higher.
>>>> Aloha
>>>> Perry
>>>>
>>>> Chris Scholz
>>>>
>>>> I am replacing the rear end with a ford 9" built for my splined
hubs/wire
>>> wheels
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