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Re: RING AND PINION GEARS TR4/6 3.5(?):1

To: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: RING AND PINION GEARS TR4/6 3.5(?):1
From: Peter Barrance <trs@eagle.gsh.jhu.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 09:13:28 -0500 (EST)
Cc: "Dunst, Mordecai" <mdunst@smtplink.Coh.ORG>, triumphs@autox.team.net
I'm under the impression that the home market PI TR6's had a 3.45:1 
ratio. I imagine it would be available somewhere.



On Wed, 20 Mar 1996, Gregory Petrolati wrote:

> >      I'M SEARCHING FOR A RING AND PINION SET.  RATIO LESS THAN 3.7:1.
> >      QUESTION; 1) WERE ANY MADE ORIGINALLY? I.E. 3.5:1
> 
>       I'm only aware of the stock 3.7:1 or the optional 4.1:1 gear set...
>       There taller ratios that were used by racers (generally for the 
>       long courses). You may want to talk to Ken Gillanders of British Frame 
>       and Engine. I don't have the number here at work, I'll try to remember 
>       to bring it with me tomorrow. 
> 
>       Are you trying for the Land Speed Record?
> 
> >                
> >                2) WILL SOME OTHER (NON-STANDARD TRIUMPH) RING AND PINION 
> >      SET WORK.
> 
>       There's the Ford 9" rear that all the hot rodders love but, I don't 
>       think it's option for IRS cars
> 
> 
> gpetrola@prairienet.org                         1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
>       "That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
> Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
> 
> 

Peter Barrance



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