I have the 3.9 in my Bugeye with a modified 1275 and the Datsun 5-speed. 80
MPH is around 4500 RPM in 5th. It's still a little buzzy on the hiway. I'm
contemplating a switch to the 3.7.
Larry Miller
----- Original Message -----
From "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 10:25 AM
Subject: differentials
> After examining the diff. on my Sprite I notice that it has quite a lot of
> play in it. Checking the usual sources I see that replacement gears are
not
> easily available. Assuming that I can eventually find a servicealble
> differential assembly, what ratios are available and what would go best
with
> the 1275cc.? The stock ribcase with the original diff. has too low a low
> and not enough high. I expect to cruise the highways much more that I
> expect to climb phone poles and don't really have the resources yet to do
a
> 5-sp conversion.
>
> Thanks to the list as usual for the excellent advice. I've yet to ask a
> question that wasn't answered with wit, wisdom, or both.
> Regards, Glen Byrns
>
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