[NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone

[Bryan Blackwell]

The difference is about 10%.  So it'll go from 3200 to 3500.  Expect to lose an mpg or two.

BTW, given you're only seeing 3200 now, you almost certainly have a 3.27.

--Bryan

> On Feb 3, 2015, at 7:57 PM, RICHARD via Novacc-list <novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Frank
> 
> Is there a lot of RPM difference between 3;55 and 3:27. I know mine is a 3:27 and at
> 70 MPH my tach shows about 32 RPM.About what would a 3;55 show.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Richard
> 
> From: "corvairduval--- via Novacc-list" <novacc-list at corvair.org>
> To: novacc-list at corvair.org
> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 6:20:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone
> 
> BTW,
> 
> An original Spyder would have 3.55 gears, and a typical Monza had 3.27
> gears for a four speed. Now, either differential could be either ratio by
> this time, but I would check it. If Richard's car now has 3.27 gears, it
> will be more  noisy and get poorer fuel mileage than a 3.55 ratio. Now, if
> Richard is interested in faster acceleration or stop light drag racing,
> then the 3.55 is the preferred ratio.
> 
> In any case, yes, that differential is good. A few hours and a new snout
> can be in it, ready for another 100k miles.
> 
> Original email:
> -----------------
> From: Bryan Blackwell via Novacc-list novacc-list at corvair.org
> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 17:07:15 -0500
> To: ram0672 at verizon.net, novacc-list at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone
> 
> 
> Sure Bob, we're in Springfield and I am pretty flexible this week, let me
> know when you're thinking.
> 
> BTW, don't toss that old diff, it sounds like a likely good core for a
> rebuild.
> 
> --Bryan
> 
> > On Feb 2, 2015, at 8:02 PM, Bob Marshall via Novacc-list
> <novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> > 
> >   After talking with Richard tonight it looks like using Greg's unit is
> the most logical course of action for us to take to get his 63 back on the
> road.  Richard is going to order the following parts for Saturday's engine
> install/donut fest:
> > 
> > Gasket for between trans and diff
> > Clutch release bearing
> > Clutch pilot bushing
> > GL-4 gear oil
> > Shifter coupling and pin
> > 64 motor mount
> > 
> > If anyone can think of anything else let Richard know tomorrow.
> > 
> > Bryan - rather than risk another snout crack can we make arrangements to
> get your pilot bushing tool since you are out of town this weekend?  I
> could meet you and pick it up.
> > 
> 
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