[Mgs] MGC rear axle

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In a message dated 11/14/2007 10:46:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
doddk at mossmotors.com writes:

The C  engine in stock form doesn't put out an incredible amount of
torque because  there is quite a bit of drag from the main bearings. I'd
be careful how  high a gear you go with. The cars had pretty good gearing
out of the box  for a good balance of acceleration and long distance
cruising.

The  typical upgrade is to leave the gearing alone but to upgrade  revving
ability by improving head flow and then reducing flywheel mass.  This
improves responsiveness a lot and makes the car a lot more fun to  drive.   
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Kelvin has it just right. The late gearing of 3.7 with a 0.82 OD is ideal  - 
longer is a waste. The engines respond very well to a lighter flywheel and  
some head work.
 
Bill