2nd Gear Ratios

[Rod132]

Hi all, new to site and after some tech info.

Basically, I run a 1.2 Nova in the "Rookie Rods" for Spedeworth in the South East. (Oval circuit racing). Have to run standard Vauxhall gears and need to locate a better 2nd gear than a 1.96:1 as this is slow out of the corners. Heard a rumour that Vauxhall do a 2.14:1 and a 2.18:1 and was wondering if anyone can confirm this and, if so, what car I will find it in as I will get down the breakers yard pronto!!

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mark

[Snowface]

if you want a longer gear i.e. less acceleration/more top speed then get a
2.24:1 out of an F10/F13 WR box. Pretty sure that will fit.

[Gunzi]

I don't know about individual gear but why not try and source another gearbox with a higher final drive ratio?

The CR 4:18 found on SR's is one of the highest, that should give you your higher ratio in 2nd, and all other gears!

[Stuart]

umm the only gears you can change independantly are 5th and the final drive ratio


in the straights are you hitting the limiter of 5th?
if not then go for a 4.18 or 4.29 or 4.53 final drive.

the 4.18 is easier to find and the other 2 well you'll be a lucky lucky mand to find one. but that should solve your accelration woes if you dont run out of steam in the straights

[DrivingSpanner]

Hi all, new to site and after some tech info.

Basically, I run a 1.2 Nova in the "Rookie Rods"
Mark

Itll prob be a 4 speed box as its a 1.2
The rules say he has to use a vauxhall gear box, but that doesnt include internals could put a quaffe set in side!!!

[Snowface]

my 1.2 was a 5-speed.

i think there are just as many 5-speed 1.2's as 4-speed's. if not more.

[DrivingSpanner]

my 1.2 was a 5-speed.

i think there are just as many 5-speed 1.2's as 4-speed's. if not more.

O Didnt know that..... SORRY