RE: Transaxle Decisions

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Scott wrote: "I miss the tall final drive (3.4 something) of my
> original 82.
> I know most people hate that ratio but I rather liked it.  First gear was
> useful -- taking you up to about 40 mph before shifting..."
>
> Ummm, offhand I don't know the ratio of the verde transaxle, but I can
> confirm that the rev limiter kicks in (i.e. ~6000rpm) at about 40

most milanos and gtv6's have a 4.10 rear end ratio.  verde's have 3.55.  '82
and '83 gtv6's have 3.41 (taller than the verde).

my verde does 70+ mph in second.  the rear end is really ineffective on a
track, i motor around lime rock in third all the way.

bs

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