A 3.44 works just fine with any 1098. It will still zoom-zoom up hills, leaving 998s in its wake.
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
Quickie - what was the standard final drive ratio in a 1973 Mini Window Van with 1098cc & pudding stirrer, 4-synchro tranny? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
3.647:1. Same as `most' Mini-Ks had. |
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
Thanks Kevin, I thought the revs were a little high (higher than a 3:44 FD) on my first freeway run after picking up the Van from the docks. The 12" wheel/tyre combination would have mimicked a slightly "lower ratio" and the tachometer was bouncing around a little. Rick |
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| Author: | Mr Orange [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
My '73 Van with 1098 and pudding stirrer had a top speed of around 95, so not very tall! 1275 and rod seems to have fixed it. |
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
I had a brief GPS indicated speed of 116 kmh (my top speed on the One Lap) while passing a Road Train in Western Australia, so not even 70 mph with the load. Not looking for the '73 Van to be a speedster but comfortable & reliable on transcontinental trips in North America, so lower revs. The only problem we have going east is getting over 5 mountain ranges until we hit the 'flat bit' to the east of the Rocky Mountains. Some climbing is required but not heroic efforts. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard Final Drive Ratio in '73 1098cc Mini Van |
A 3.44 works just fine with any 1098. It will still zoom-zoom up hills, leaving 998s in its wake.
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