I've searched, but couldn't find anything in the last few months. Have any of you gone to a numerically higher rear axle ratio?
Any idea where to source the gears?
I think it would make the car much more enjoyable.
Thanks,
Mark
This was investigated quite extensively, especially by the boys from New Zealand. It ain't possible or worth it. Look at the old posts.
I've searched, but couldn't find anything in the last few months. Have any of you gone to a numerically higher rear axle ratio?
Any idea where to source the gears?
I think it would make the car much more enjoyable.
Thanks,
Mark
A gear change as suggested is usually beneficial when not enought engine torque/hp is available, and more torque mutiplication is needed.
If, instead of spending $ on the transaxle gear change, put on a Whipple you will have massive power everywhere, and 1st gear won't feel so tall. With the new sc you can fry the tires all throughout 1st gear. Then if you want more performance, stickier tires are the next step to plant the power.
I have an Subaru Sti, and with th stock 300 hp the 6 speed gearing felt fine. Now that it have over 600 whp, the gears are way to short and I feel like I'm constantly shifting trying to keep up with increased engine power.
With increased hp/tq 1st gear does not feel too tall.
What kind of cost could the gear change be, any idea . Labor+Parts
I was thinking > a pulley/tune/exhaust and a GEAR RATIO change would cost less then a whipple and out perform a whipple change.
3.9 to 1 RATIO
This ratio will be availible soon,this will be the only ratio riccardo are making,it will be availible from 'STILLEN' soon, ie few months
A gear change as suggested is usually beneficial when not enought engine torque/hp is available, and more torque mutiplication is needed.
If, instead of spending $ on the transaxle gear change, put on a Whipple you will have massive power everywhere, and 1st gear won't feel so tall.
I have some custom 18" wheels with bfg 345/30/18 tires. They are only 26.15" tall. The rear axle ratio stock is 3.364. With the tires I now have, the effective rear diff ratio changes to 3.72. I am located in LA, If anybody want to borrow the tires and wheels to see how a 3.72 feels, they are available. My car is heavily modified and currently not running.
I wonder how much peak "tractive effort" Joe's car is making?