retrotoe
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Sept 30, 2014 6:06:35 GMT
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looking raise ratio on my escort diff bit low geared want to do more moterway driving.what best ratio to use,
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Last Edit: Sept 30, 2014 6:07:48 GMT by retrotoe
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The best all round diff for an escort is a 3.89
Sent from my GT-I9505 using proboards
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looking raise ratio on my escort diff bit low geared want to do more moterway driving.what best ratio to use, That depends on what power/engine you have really ? What diff is in there currently ?,four or five speed,wheel & tyre size are all factors... If car will pull it the 1600's and RS Mex & 2000 had a 3.54:1 standard.... highest standard ratio available. |
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retrotoe
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its got 1600 xflow with a webber carb only 4 speed at moment do want to put 5 speed box in van,wheels are 13 inch
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Last Edit: Oct 2, 2014 21:24:38 GMT by retrotoe
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its got 1600 xflow with a webber carb only 4 speed at moment do want to put 5 speed box in van,wheels are 13 inch 3.89 Sent from my GT-I9505 using proboards |
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frag
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Aaah,
It's a van,so unless it was an 1100 originally,it should have a 4.125....
(1100 got the 4.44)
So really only the 3.89 or 3.54 to choose from
3.89 in most standard 1300 escorts,
On a 1600 with webber your at 1600 sport spec (tho they had a 4 branch too)
They all had 3.54 fitted.
Remember you'll have to change speedo drive in box too to make speedo right.
Running the 3.54 will gain better cruising rpm and economy at a slight loss of acceleration over the 3.89 or what you have currently.
Depends what's available too good 3.54's are sought after.
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retrotoe
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brill what am after as 160o sport fitted to it brill o  n a roads but ballache on moterways lol, |
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Last Edit: Oct 3, 2014 10:36:44 GMT by retrotoe
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jelvy
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They did also do a 3.7 diff! but 3.89 will be best for your van, especially if aiming to go 5 speed! The 3.89 diff is likely to be the cheapest to buy as its the most common!!
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Think I'd go with 3.89 if you are going to 5 speed it ...
3.54 if staying 4 speed....
More bhp or bigger engine would stand the 5 speed and 3.54 as most RS2 and Mex's have this done...
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