Gear Ratios With Legs?

[colti 5]

Hello guys.

Whilst ive got the 2.0 turbo motor out of my pug for a once over,i'm needing ratios that compliment the turbos high torque output and not the close ratio 1.9 box that max's out revs at 120.(near red line at 115 anyway)

Happened to drive a mates Xiantia 1.8 8v petrol and noticed it seems to have a much higher 5th gear.Didnt get on a motorway but 1500 at 40 is much better than the 1.9's.And it had a normal push type clutch.

Any better suggestions?

[Mikey S 29 1 Cars]

1.9 box is pretty good for the turbo engine. but ideally a diesel box, or better still, a turbo diesel box would be the better option.

 

are you sure yours isnt a 1.6 box?

 

 

 

mike

Edited February 7, 2009 by pugger

[colti 5]

1.9 box is pretty good for the turbo engine. but ideally a diesel box, or better still, a turbo diesel box would be the better option.

 

are you sure yours isnt a 1.6 box?

 

 

 

mike

Have to admit,am not sure.Its better than the 1st box the car had in it when i bought it.That max'd out at 100 i think.Feels like my 1.9(?)ratios are to close and short.

Edited February 7, 2009 by colti

[Anthony 1,000]

1.9 Turbo Diesel boxes are often used on 2.0 Turbo engine conversions - approximately 25mph/1000rpm in 5th from memory, so you're unlikely to run out of gearing.

[Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars]

I run an Mi box with a 1.9 final drive. 1.9 rations for 1,2,3 and longer for 4 and 5. Works a treat for me in my turbo. 70mph at 3,200 rpm, just off boost. To overtake in 5th I just put my foot down and don't even bother changing down a gear.