Close ratio value??

[nomad]

I run a close ration box in my S3 with a 3.5 diff. The car has a 135bhp engine and it's a pleasure to drive, yes it lacks the "squirtability" of a low geared Elan, but then the car will cruise on motorways at 80mph+

If that doesn't appeal why not try a fitting a 3.7 dif?

I picked up a 3.7 diff before the idea of semi close and 3.55's came along....I'm leaning towards that. Not much different than 3.9 but on today's roads a little bit helps.

Kurt

[dlbutler]

I've recently built a close ratio gearbox . . .

I presume you fitted straight cut gears from Quaiffe? I was not aware that new helical cut close ratio gears to the original design are available?

cheers
Rohan

Yes, Quaiffe straight cut gears via r.d.enterprises. The helical cut gears listed on e-Bay are something I have not seen before. Putting the new gearbox (along with a lot of P.M.) into my Elan is a Winter project. Once back on the road I'll post the results (noise, etc.).