The 4.11 from a pre 71 car won't fit. Canley Classics can supply a correct
one which will bolt straight into a 73 diff (either from a Marina or
Toledo).
John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Britt" <zhbmacaw@worldnet.att.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 5:21 AM
Subject: changing spitfire gear sets
> Friends:
>
> I am attempting to change my 73 spitfire, rear end gear ratio from the
> stock 3:89 to a 4:11. I have a 4:11 ring and pinion from a 63 mark III,
was
> told it would match up, but it doesn't. I am a low budget vintage racer
and
> looking for advice to solve this problem.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> I also have a 4:55 ring and pinion, to low a gear for our track, probably
good
> for autocrossers, if anyone interested.
>
> Tom Britt
> Spitfire racer
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