5spd tranny geared wierd ('84 )

[schofiel@telusplanet.net (Curtis Schofield)]

On Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 08:16 PM, Randy B wrote:

> Curtis,
> Depends on where you find one. (16V is AGB I believe)
> Wrecking yard (pick your part type) should be ~$150
> From a friend $100-300, depending on how good of a friend they are :^D

heheh =)


> If you do a lot of freeway driving you may find the shorter ratios a 
> little...ummmm....buzzy. (70mph @ ~3400rpms)
> With the HP and Torque combo that my tt1847cc 8V puts out, I actually 
> like my FF trans (same as your FN).
> I can accelerate quickly (maybe not as good as an AGB) and 70mph is 
> only 3K, and I can cruise all day at 85mph @ ~3400rpms.
>
>

Heh.. I'm thinking i'm not going to get into changing it.  I'm sure i'll 
get used to it soon,
and the money would be better spent on other things.. like rear discs 
and other
fun things.


=)

-Curtis.