Re: [DML] Re: Gearboxes!
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Re: [DML] Re: Gearboxes!



A lower final drive ratio and the DMC HiPo engine would make a very good combination.
This would move the engine into its power band sooner. You could take full advantage of
its improved reving capability.




John Dore wrote:

> Hi list,
> Martin and others, can you tell me if modifying the final drive ratio
> (see Martins post below) would be only good for a low powered
> DeLorean, i.e. stock engine, or would there also be benefits for the
> DMC Hi-Po engine upgrade? Maybe the stock final drive suits the car
> better when it has more BHP? Are you going to do this modification to
> your DeLorean Martin? If it would allow the car to accelarate faster,
> would it lose some top speed?
>
> Thanks,
> John.
> PS Martin, Congratulations on buying your DeLorean!
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I just had a VERY interesting chat with a gentleman who's big in the
> > classic Renault world over here. His number was given to me during
> my
> > search for a new end casing for my D's box.
> >
> > He does a lot of work with these boxes, has a huge stash of parts
> > (offered me an entire box for £150) and CAN WORK WITH INTERCHANGING
> > RATIOS.
> >
> > If you'd like your D to move a bit quicker off the line, he can
> drop the
> > final drive ratio (as per the Euro spec cars) and make the ratios
> closer
> > etc etc. Whatever you want basically, and all done by mix-and-
> matching
> > parts from the different incarnations of the same box.
> >
>
> >
> > Seeya
> >
> > Martin
> > #1458
> > www.delorean.co.uk
>
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