Daniel,
You car came with a 4.22 rear end. this was used throughout early 1275s
and then replaced by a 3.9 which was also kept for the 1500 except for the
last two years which had the 3.7.
One thing to consider is that the Midget 1500 had a different transmission
with a shorter first gear, allowing it to still take off smoothly even
with the 3.7 rear end.
Because of your smaller motor and the longer first gear of your tranny,
the 3.7 would probably be too much.
I have heard from several people who run 3.9s in their Bugeyes and they
like it.
This would lower your rpm from 4500 to 4150.
Ulix, 5-speed (short first) and 3.7
On Wed, 20 May 1998, Daniel Thompson wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I have a decision to make with respect to the restoration of my bugeye. I am
>replacing the differential anyway, and was wondering if it would be a good
>idea to deviate from the original ratio.
>
> The car is to be bone-stock original, including wheels and tires but will
>benefit from a Judson supercharger which should raise power output a bit. I
>find the acceleration of the stock setup to be more than adequate for having
>fun, but would like a little more relaxed highway cruising (and no, I won't be
>putting a 5-speed in this one).
>
> Any opinions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Daniel Thompson
> AN5 612
> HAN8L 40474
> and possibly one more on the way!
>
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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