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I dunno... (archive)
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Posted by sam smith on November 05, 2000 at 22:12:58:

In Reply to: that would suck.... posted by trent tilton -71 on November 05, 2000 at 21:30:17:

according to Dwight's Excel spreadsheet w/gear ratios and speeds, 71 mph w/a 4.11 and a OD 5spd works out to 3400 rpm. W/the more common 3.9, it's still only 74 mph at 3400. That's an acceptable drop for me for what'd end up being lightning quick off the line w/a 2-liter and DGAS.

4.11 and 5spd? I think I might just end up doing that...:)

-Sam
'76 inka

ps. email me if you want a copy of the excel 'sheet file. has combinations of all the common rear ratios and 5 spd/4 spd comparisons. Thank you, Dwight Chew.

part of the reason of the OD 5 speed is to cure freeway rpms etc....the 4.11 doesn't help that. =)

trent tilton -71


A 3.90 rear end helps too....


How come 'ya don't see more OD 5-speeds with the 1600 4:11 diff? I know its possible because my neighbor's old 1600-2 (2 liter tii motor, super cool white panasports, etc) had that setup. Now that would be zippy around town.

Dwight, no 3.90 for me, the CA '76 3.64 diff plus t
he thermo-reactor plus the E12 head. A mixed bag.

Hope to see you at next week's (I think?) BA02 event...I should be there.

Nick (CA '80)
2002 (CA '76)
toyota truck ('78)





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