Advice on Gear Ratio

[triggers68]

Originally Posted by Zerberfert

Be careful. Seems like I am the only Elky owner left running the original 14 in tires and I have 3.23 gears out back. At 70 mph with a 2004r tranny that has a 0.67 OD I am running 2500 rpm's. If she has 14-15 in tires I wouldn't go any higher than 3.08. just my 2 cents.

Zerberfert, I am trying to stay stock height with it but I have installed 4 wheel disc's and the original 14" wheels wont clear the calipers. Have to go at least 15's but am going to use a size close to original height.

[skinyfisher]

BB 3.73 gears 700R4 and 17" rims and 72MPH = 2450 + or_ and that is the best of both worlds you have low and high end without stress. If your driving is all interstate or above 55 and low end means nothing I still would leave the 3.36's in 3.23 at the tallest. I have been in some with 2.42. and 3.08 and fell like I am in a lugging contest.


RTT have you check your Tach to see if it is on spec, just a thought?
Trigger 68 there is at least two companies that make 4 wheel Disc sets for 14" for that reason, I left my stcok disc/drums on so I could run 14 and 17. With all new or good valves and calipers they stop real good.

[triggers68]

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Trigger 68 there is at least two companies that make 4 wheel Disc sets for 14" for that reason, I left my stcok disc/drums on so I could run 14 and 17. With all new or good valves and calipers they stop real good.[/QUOTE]

Skinyfisher, I purchased mine from Ground-Up and was impressed with quality and ease of installation. And to tell you the truth, I didnt think about other setups using factory 14's but have thought all along the car had 15's untill I tried to put the old wheels and tires back on so I could move the chassis around and they wouldnt fit. Go figure.

[dakazman]

Originally Posted by triggers68

Haha!! Wacker, if it was mine it would be. My cousin want even let me put the bucket seats back in. She wants a bench seat so she can ride more than 2 in the front. Jeez!!! Gotta love her though!

Bench seats are for the best kind of drink holders. lol

[triggers68]

Originally Posted by dakazman

Bench seats are for the best kind of drink holders. lol

[Zerberfert]

cam81: Glad to help.

triggers68: Thanks, didn't know that.

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