Re: [T3] The "Freeway Flyer" transmission

[Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no>]

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Magnia, Martin wrote:

> Per-
>
> If you find either a complete tranny or an extra ring and pinion set let me
> know...I would be really interested in getting one for myself
> As the "rat" will be down this winter for long over due paint work , I plan
> on having a tranny built for it also...
> I think the 2 liter would love that gearing on the freeway......
I'll keep my eyes peeled. I dont think it's going to be easy finding 
these, as the 74-75 Supers were very low volume cars compared to the Bug 
production only a few years earlier.

> But--what about  3rd gear ?  How did Keith's car act in 3rd? Did the stock
> 3rd have to "wind out" to make the throw to that 4th?
The gears were very well matched to eachother, my guess is that the R&P 
was replaced, not the 4th gear. I cant remember any rpm vs mph figures 
for 3rd, but maybe Keith will be helpful?

PerL


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