11-08-2003, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary with 482 KC/SO, TKO600,IRS Jag/AMP, 3.54 Salisbury PL,
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Adian,
I totally agree with you.
My dilema is that even if I swap the diff for a 3.07 ratio one, the rpm drop is only 13%, not much for all the hassle and the cost. I still would have to get a new gearbox with an overdrive if I want to cruise at a healthy engine speed..
A TCO II with a longer first gear (i.e. 2.78 ratio)would be ideal. I just want 1st to 4th with the same ratio as the toploader (first could be even slightly longer) and the fifth as overdrive.
Why Tremec makes that box with such a short 1st gear is a mistery to me. Who wants that ??
Maybe they are shooting at the drag guys who want to get fast off the line. But even in the US there must be enough drivers wanting a good and precise box with closer ratio for use on curvy roads.
Well, maybe there is someone out there who allready makes a mod for the TCO. Lets wait for some some answers!
In the meantime I'll have a look at the T5 and G-force JT5. Maybe that is an alternative.
Steven
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