Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX wrote:
>
> Thanks John. By the way, I checked out your website (again) and see it is
> slowly being added to. Good work!
I have a whole bunch of stuff to add to the site including many more
detailed photos and information but am waiting to finish the Vixen
before I do so.
>
> Are you aware, or anybody else on the list, what differential ratios are
> readily available for the TR6 diff cars?
I am not but maybe my TR6 Haynes manual is.
I have the 3.46:1 ratio, and the
> standard TR6 3.7:1, but I am looking for something numberically higher
> (4.1:1 or 4.3:1). What cars did they come in, and how tough is it to find
> them?
Don't know myself.
REgards,
JU
>
> Stephen
> > ----------
> > From: Dr John Upham[SMTP:webmaster@ukmotorsport.com]
> > Reply To: Dr John Upham
> > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 3:49 PM
> > To: Skip Gurnee
> > Cc: Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX; tvr@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Tuning 2500
> >
> > Skip Gurnee wrote:
> > >
> > > Steve-
> > > BDA is a generic term for a series of Ford 4-cylinder engines based on a
> > > design that goes back to the early/mid 60's.
> >
> > BDA stands for Belt Drive Series A
> >
> > hence BDG, BDX etc etc.
> >
> > Atop a basically stock
> > > block is placed a 4-valve-per cylinder head with two belt-driven cams.
> > > The original cam is cut just behind the oil pump to reduce weight and
> > > friction. There are a zillion variations from 1100cc to about 2000cc,
> > > with power from 120 to nearly 300, all naturally aspirated. Most of the
> > > engines are for racing only, due to their incredible prices and limited
> > > life, but there are road versions. Dave Bean Engineering have a "Road
> > > Conversion Kit" the BDR, which purports to last long enough for road
> > > use. Check out their web site http://www.davebean.com for more
> > > information.
> > > Best,
> > > Skip Gurnee
> > >
> > > "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Okay, so what is a BDA? I am assuming this is not a female parts
> > washer!
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> > Regards,
> > JU
> >
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