Aftermarket ring & pinion upgrade yet?
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Re: Aftermarket ring & pinion upgrade yet?
Originally posted by syntrix
So unless we get a huge power increase (ie, turbo kit), all 6th is good for is fuel economy.
So unless we get a huge power increase (ie, turbo kit), all 6th is good for is fuel economy.
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Originally posted by syntrix
And Mrwiggles... it's a 225/45/18 tire stock. You did your calcs at 225/40/18.
Despite all the debating and figuring things out, ultimately a higher ratio rear end would be very beneficial, IMHO.
And Mrwiggles... it's a 225/45/18 tire stock. You did your calcs at 225/40/18.
Despite all the debating and figuring things out, ultimately a higher ratio rear end would be very beneficial, IMHO.
I don't want my gears to be any shorter. I already do enough shifting. With additional power mods, you'll be spending greater percentage of time shifting on 0-60 runs with 6.0 final drive ratio.
BTW, I concur about the speedo being high. Using mile markers I have consistantly clocked it higher than 60 MPH when going 60 MPH. I would estimate 61 to 62.
Also the fuel cut off probably isn't instanteous. I bet you can get it to go higher than 9500 if you are pushing the car hard.
-Mr. Wigggles
Last edited by MrWigggles; Dec 7, 2003 at 12:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by krwkenny
To get back to the original question, has anyone found any different rear-end gearing ratios available yet?
Wow you should get the Dr. Frankenstein award for raising the dead (thread)
Quick answer is YES, but VERY EXPENSIVE for little gain.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/what-differential-final-drive-ratios-available-62178/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/changing-rear-end-gearing-65090/
& this search has more of the same
https://www.rx8club.com/search.php?searchid=775198
Last edited by expo1; Sep 6, 2008 at 05:07 PM.
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Contact Fast Freddy. He has a website.
He's been racing 7's for years. He told me I'd kick *** on the track if I changed my gear ratio's.
I do believe he said there are two packages available for changing your rear end.
He's been racing 7's for years. He told me I'd kick *** on the track if I changed my gear ratio's.
I do believe he said there are two packages available for changing your rear end.
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