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« on: February 17, 2006, 15:01:07 »
Hi, does anybody know what the ratio is on a standard diff on a 1976 RangeRover , there are some 2.83.1 diffs for sale, also would this help on top end  :?: ,

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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2006, 22:27:54 »
the ratio is 3.54. With such a increase in ratio i would think the rangie would be a bit too overgeared. and would struggle to pull away and much more so on hill starts.
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2006, 08:15:50 »
Forgot to say, my truck has got a 3.9 Perkins fitted & a high ratio with over drive lt95box to be fitted, don't know if this makes any difference  :?: ,


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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2006, 17:29:43 »
Ermmm nope has really confused me, Not really all that hot on the Perky engines.
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"Jemima" 2.25 Petrol SWB, ACR rear Silencer, 235/85 Macho's, MAP Capstan & HD Bumper, Tweeked suspension, CB, Light Bar.
"Baker" 2.6 Petrol LWB (former Tow Truck)
"Lizi" 4.2 V8i Discovery, Gone but not forgotten.
"Kate" 1985 Ninety 4.2 V8 Auto, Stainless exhaust, Ashcroft Tunnel, Mud console, Polmar Venus CB, HD Steering bars, Terrafirma Steering damper, D44 Winch Bumper, Superwinch EP9.5, Superwinch Wireless controls, QT Diff Guards. 'More toys to come'


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