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what is the longest gearing for r180?

Posted August 9, 200519 yr

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im wanting to know what the longest geared rear end would be for the R180 rear end. the race track i attend is a VERY fast track and i dont want to run out of RPM's halfway down the straight? help me please

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August 9, 200519 yr

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3.36 is the tallest gear ratio I know of. It was also stock on manual 240Z's so is probably the most plentiful R180.

With a stock 240Z 4 speed and 3.36 and 225/50/15 tires you're going to be gear limited to 153 mph. You'll never get there with anything close to a stock Z though.

This might help you: http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/transmission.html

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August 10, 200519 yr

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DUDE!thanks! that website kicks arse!

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