[Tigers] ideal toploader gears for a Tiger

[Smit, Theo]

(Adding the list back in because I am pretty sure Cliff wanted it that way)

The other thing to remember is that even the “wide” ratio Toploader, with its 2.78 first, is closer in ratios from first to fourth than the Z spec T5 (with a 2.95 first). A light(er) car like the Tiger can generally get away with a closer set of ratios without making it unduly hard to drive.

Theo

From: Cliff Morgan <cliffomorgan at gmail.com<mailto:cliffomorgan at gmail.com>>
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 9:04 PM
To: "Smit, Theo" <theo.smit at garmin.com<mailto:theo.smit at garmin.com>>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ideal toploader gears for a Tiger

Jim, I have changed my close ratio gears to wide ratio on my MK I.  I did this because with the high rear end ratio, the wide ratio gears are more responsive for street driving.  Theo gives some good information and there is a lot of info to describe the differences and uses.  My dilemma was (is) whether to stick with the 4 speed or go with a five speed.  At this point I am sticking with the 4 speed and  wide ratio gears. Good luck with your build. Cliff

On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 6:15 PM, Smit, Theo via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net<mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>> wrote:
There are two “standard” ratio sets, close and wide, as listed at David Kee’s site: http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com/torqueandgear.htm

There were also many extra close ratios, mainly used in road race applications. I would expect that these are going to be very expensive to get, and not really of any improved purpose for your application. They’re listed here: http://www.4speedtoploaders.com/new/white_stripe_toploaders.htm

If you have already decided you want the “wide” gears then there’s not much else to discuss. The only thing I would recommend is you get a new light(er) weight flywheel. DavidKee has the 24 pound, 157 tooth steel flywheel as well as a 13 pound 157 tooth flywheel listed. A billet steel or aluminum flywheel is a substantial safety improvement over an original cast iron flywheel and the reduced inertia will improve how your car leaves traffic lights without making it unnecessarily hard to drive.

Theo


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Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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Subject: [Tigers] ideal toploader gears for a Tiger

My Transmission is on it way to be rebuilt and have wide ratio gears installed.

What are the ideal ratios that I should be looking for with a stock ratio rear end?

Thanks in advance.

Jim Armstrong
382002083
Mk 1A
code 86
TAC # 0763

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