[DeTomaso] QZF Ratios - was Rare De Tomaso Parts?

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/31/08 6:35:19 AM, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:

> I notice the QZF has a 3.75 final drive ratio: doesn't the Pantera use a 
> 4.22?
> 
Early cars did. Supposedly, post-'80 wide-body cars had an option of 4.22 or 
a 3.77 ring & pinion. FWIW, Mr Butfoy has offered many R & P ratios all the 
way down to 2.75: 1 for Bonneville runs. But of course, running a higher-geared 
differential will likely require clutch work or a REALLY torquey engine such 
as a big-block. A couple of owners have run high-geared ZFs with 351-Cs and 
burnt up even good aftermarket clutches. 
Happy New Year- 2009 just has to be better!- J Deryke



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