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Re: 3.9 rear

To: wzharrison@comcast.net, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 3.9 rear
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 07:07:28 GMT
Fuel economy aside, Walt....

........the higher ratio diffs are useful depending upon the kind of driving 
you are going to do.

For those doing a majority of limited access driving, a 3.9 or better yet, a 
3.7 will yield 
not only better fuel economy, but (all things being equal) increased engine 
service life through reduced piston travel (lower rpm) at speed.

Best of the bunch.....
The Datsun five-speed's first 3 gears are lower than those of a ribcase gear 
box so
going with the higher ratio diffs in this  case doesn't slow your acceleration 
that much.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)




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