Let me rephrase that: the 5th gear ratio is 1:1 in the Z-car trannys.
Calling that "direct drive" is not technically correct, but is often used as
a euphemism for a 1:1 ratio.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gordon
> Glasgow
> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 8:36 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: 5 spd ratios?
>
>
> For the roadster, yes. The Z-car race and rally transmissions used a
> direct-drive 5th gear.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of RWM
> > Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 4:32 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: 5 spd ratios?
> >
> >
> > Overdrive fifth on a racing transmission?
> >
> > - RWM
> >
> > Brian Hollands wrote:
> > >
> > > Stock are; 2.937, 1.858, 1.311, 1.000, 0.852
> > > Mid close are 2.678, 1.704, 1.262
> > > Ultra close are 1.858, 1.388, 1.217
> > > 4th and 5th are the same on all
> > >
> > > Brian '69 2000
> > > Tampa, FL
> > > web.Tampabay.rr.com/oilleak
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