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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Metro Detroit, MI Member No.: 691 ![]() |
Hi all
I have a 72 914 with a 5.0L SBC. It has the 901 sideshift tranny. I a have heard of people putting a taller gear on 5th, to decrease the 3200 RPM cruise speed to around 2400. Does anyone know anything about this? How difficult, where to get this gear? I have a guy who would be willing to do this for me but he has never heard of it. How can I determine my current final drive ratio? Thanks mark |
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Aircooled Baby! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
As I understand it, you must use another gear set like a 3rd gear and flip it. The standard "ZD" gears are the tallest made. I the ratio for a 914 3rd flipped is .5985 which should be plenty tall for you.
There are tons of gear sets out there available for the 901 tranny. I would call Renegade Hybrids to get the info for a V8 tranny. Geoff |
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Never leaves the shop member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Bleyseng is correct. I have a 5.3l currently installed & a modified 901 from renegade. (LS6 motor & reversed 930 trans waiting to go in). I would be gentle with 1st gear launch as the 901 cannot tolerate much over 300hp. Contact Renegade Hybrids for the "improved" 901 gears & axles. They also offer a 915 & 930 reversed transaxle $$$$$$$$
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