Exactly why they need a 5 speed. Now I can cruise at 80.
Larry
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Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car.
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On Apr 20, 2011, at 5:44 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I think the example may be invalid.
>> I believe that the 1500cc (Spitfire) engine has more bottom end torque than
>> the 1275cc as such would probably be able to pull a taller gear.
>
> No, it was the spec that was invalid. The taller gear was REQUIRED for
> the 1500 BECAUSE it didn't like high revs. Not knocking it; it was a
> Spridget engine, no matter its source and the low-end torque makes a
> car fun to drive on the street or in an autocross.
> David L
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