[DeTomaso] ZF gear ratio

[boyd casey]

So If you built a higher horsepower engine would you need to change the
gearing to get up to the 185 mph range  or just build an engine that along
with more HP had a higher rpm range?

Boyd

On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:41 PM, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:

> THANKS GUYS!
> Boyd
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>   On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
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>> In a message dated 8/20/09 20 02 28, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:
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>> What is the standard gear ratio of the  ZF transaxle that came stock in a
>> 73
>> Pantera (as far as the equivalent of a differential) and is 5 th gear
>> considered an "over drive"
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>> The rear end ratio is 4.22, and both 4th and 5th gears are overdrive.
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>> If you look at your gearbox, you'll see the ratios for each gear (and
>> reverse) printed on the ID plate which is riveted to the shifter cover
>> (where the shift linkage enters the box).
>>
>> Mike
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