Llittle_Llama Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 you have an earlier rear end right? isn't my 79 supposed to have the better rear end gear, or the other way around? Quote Link to comment
Bandit240 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Drive it with the 4sp. Nothing wrong with them. I was getting 25mpg~ out of my 78 on the highway running back and forth between SC and Tenn. I would run about 65 most of the way. Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 For what its worth...:rolleyes:...I have the 280z close ratio 5speed in my 521 and it is friggin way the heck cooler than the 4 that was in it (prior to the 4th gear lock they are so famous for). I wouldn't go back to 4 gears for money. I love going almost 100 everywhere. Alright...not everywhere...and yes...it takes me a little bit to get there:lol: Really though...go for the 5. Your motor (no matter what you have in it) will thank you...so will your pocket book. Search "5 Speed" or "tranny swap" to get some good reading material on the subject.:D Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 im all ready to do one, have money earmarked for it already, just have not found any locally (see within 4 hours of me) for under 300$ Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 you have an earlier rear end right? isn't my 79 supposed to have the better rear end gear, or the other way around? Have you bothered to read your own thread here. The info has already been posted for you and once again you havent read it.:fu: Oh wait--go start another thread so the info can be posted again. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Have you bothered to read your own thread here. The info has already been posted for you and once again you havent read it.:fu: Oh wait--go start another thread so the info can be posted again. anyway, this thread was to show pics of my truck now that it is lowered a little more. but since you said that i re read the whole thread and your right, it WAS mentioned, VERY specifically by you, however...I dont totally understand gear ratios, and thats why i didnt think to hard about it. which of the 2 is better to go with? Edited January 19, 2009 by dwnshfter Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 2.250" narrower. Bolts right in, might want to keep your 4.11 gears though, the earlier rear will have 4.375 gears. You may not have enough clearance between your leaf springs and wheels though. or nevermind, you suggest keeping my gears, but it doesn't matter, im staying stock and saving for the 4 link :) thanks though....really, I appreciate it Quote Link to comment
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