maurici Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 So, I need to shorten the gearing of my car. It would do over 150mph with a long staight, and I don't requiere this speeds. Anything over 4.2 would help. Thanks; Maurici. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 A while back when I was doing some searching I was offered a 4.7. I'll see if I can dig out who from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 4.44 crown wheel & pinion sets are available, but they are rare, and you would be lucky to drop on one. If you are willing to pay the considerable cost, they can be purchased new. I had one in my old car, which I purchased (new) from Bara Motorsport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 @Dave (OnliestSmeg) - Manchester AO this 4.7 could be a lot more agressive that what I wanted, and commit the car to full track use... BUT actually it is a full track car... so... PLEASE!!! pas me the details that will go for it!! Unless I can persuade @Paul Aspden to sell his for an indecent ammount of money, jut because is available now... (PLease, Paul, please.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, stephenh said: 4.44 crown wheel & pinion sets are available, but they are rare, and you would be lucky to drop on one. If you are willing to pay the considerable cost, they can be purchased new. I had one in my old car, which I purchased (new) from Bara Motorsport. I know. I don´t have 2 grands to invest TBH... But i know that, a 4.4 (or shorter if avail) would really change the car, and would place it like the machine to have to win any roadgoing based championship, as my car isn´t more competitive because of the gearing. (and the driver, but that is a sensible topic that the driver is not happy to discuss). However, open to offers. I did try to find something last year, and I droped my search when I blew my engine... but, now I´m back on the hunt. (my 3.92 Sierra LSD in perfect shape of use could be included in the deal...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 @Stuart Faulkner - Shows & Events Coordinator Isn't the diff you have a 4. Something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 37 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: @Stuart Faulkner - Shows & Events Coordinator Isn't the diff you have a 4. Something? 4.27 in a 7 1/2 case. It will be coming out of the car in the next few months and being swapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 You could get your diff rebuilt with a new (not second hand) crown wheel and pinion for about £750 I think, but I'm doing this from memory, so i may be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Change the gearbox ratios to suit instead. Who needs 5th with a torquey VX engine? Only first 4 gears required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Well. To do that, I don't need to change anything as my 4th does just under 132mph that is what I'm after. The idea of all of this is to reach this top speed faster with a decent steps in the middle. Swap the diff is something that can be done in 20 minutes... change gearbox ratios, for me, means months as I can't do it at home. (take the car to preston, work a full weekend to take all out. Send the gearbox to BGH, pay a nice sume for the new gearing, wait untill it comes back, another weekend to drop everything back...)... Rather swap the diff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, maurici said: Well. To do that, I don't need to change anything as my 4th does just under 132mph that is what I'm after. The idea of all of this is to reach this top speed faster with a decent steps in the middle. Swap the diff is something that can be done in 20 minutes... change gearbox ratios, for me, means months as I can't do it at home. (take the car to preston, work a full weekend to take all out. Send the gearbox to BGH, pay a nice sume for the new gearing, wait untill it comes back, another weekend to drop everything back...)... Rather swap the diff.... And if you damage it at any point you will struggle to find another. Therefore better to keep commonly available ratio diff and spec the gearbox properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 yep. you have a point here, but is something that i can't do now. My free time during the next year is going to be very limited, so take the egngine out while other options are available, isn't happening. Bara will allways be ahppy to take my money as a last resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I found 4.1 to be the sweet spot. I dont have a 4.X CW and P but I do have a good LSD unit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 well. Just spoken with raceline. They have 4.7 gearing, and they seem pretty affordable. Someone has dealt with them before? If so, any experiences? @Arm ash, what LSD do you have? I´m not sure I can afford new gearing and new LSD as my viscous is pretty good, BUT... given the oportunity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Visc. Refurbed 4.7 is way too low for a vaux xe. I have dealt with Raceline and they were good. Yes 4.7 is way too low ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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