[DeTomaso] Fifth Gear Change?

[Pantdino]

Steve Wilkinson once told me he had the lower ratio final drive in for a while then took it out again.

If I had my box apart I would put in the lower ratio 5th.
But I did hear that it has to be set up exactly right, so it is not a DIY job unless you know a lot about transaxles.

Jim


-----Original Message-----
From: ParaPantera <ParaPantera at aol.com>
To: coreyjprice <coreyjprice at gmail.com>; detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Sun, Sep 15, 2013 11:07 am
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fifth Gear Change?


My opinion is a carbon copy of Charlie's. When opportunity knocks, open the 
 door.
 
 
In a message dated 9/15/2013 10:11:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:

Guys,

I'm sure it's been discussed.  I searched on both  forums for info and read 
a lot of responses.

I have the ability and  opportunity to change my ZF fifth gear from the 
standard 0.704 ratio to a 0.62  ratio for about the cost of the gear set, some 
shipping, and a good amount of  my time.  The gear set goes for about $1300 
to $1500, depending upon  where you get it.  I have the tool part covered.  

Dennis Q.  says that half his rebuilds also include changing out fifth.  I 
think  $1300 for a gear set is pretty steep but I wouldn't expect any less 
from such  an expensive transaxle.

Should I do it?  It wasn't in the plan but  has presented itself 
nonetheless.  It may involve waiting several months  as my budget isn't  
unlimited.

Corey
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