Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 7/03/2010(UTC)
Posts: 133
|
Firstly Gday all, this is my first post as i am new to this forum.
I've recently purchased a 71 HQ tonner and am looking at putting a 9" diff in it. I have acquired a diff already shortened, 31 spline. I'm planning on putting in a turbo 400 box, what i want to know is what ratio diff gears should i use. This car will be mainly a weekend driver with also plans to drop some skids in it at car shows. So i'm after a set up that will be efficient to drive around for half a day in the city/bay area and not used too much if at all on the highway. I'm guessing something LSD would be good as opposed to a locker considering i will be driving it on the street too.
Also if anyone knows where i could get a HQ prem/stato radiator support panel in adelaide that would be handy too.
Thanks for your time and i look forward to contributing more on this forum.
Cheers
Chopper |
1970 HG Panelvan
1971 HQ 1 Tonner
2001 WH Statesman
Kawazaki KLX250SF |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,891
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 554 time(s) in 529 post(s)
|
3.5 would be my choice, tyre diameter dependant.
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 7/03/2010(UTC)
Posts: 133
|
Im using 14 inch mags with 245/65/R14 tyres. |
1970 HG Panelvan
1971 HQ 1 Tonner
2001 WH Statesman
Kawazaki KLX250SF |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Registered, Veteran
Joined: 22/05/2005(UTC)
Posts: 1,384
|
Skids are what happens when you put the brakes on too hard. Doesnt matter what diff you have, the brakes are what do the job. If it is old or rare - Cut it! http://www.ehlimo.com.au/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 28/03/2008(UTC)
Posts: 1,903
|
first how good is your engine?good engine 3.5
9 " ratio,,,,,average engine 3.00 9"ratio
really good 4.11
Jim in Adelaide...Hindsight is bad vision! |
Jim in Adelaide.. |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 7/03/2010(UTC)
Posts: 133
|
Well the thing is, i am currently overseas with work at the moment and seen the car on eBay and purchased it privately. I had a friend(mechanic) look over the car for me. The bloke who sold it to me said the motor is fresh with only 3000ks on it, rebuilt VL ex BT1 black 308, 276 cam(crane or crow, cant remember), flat top pistons, elderbrok manifold and 600 rochester carby. To be honest, i dont know how much power (kw/torque) it is producing. I should of got reciepts off the fella to see what work had been done. As im not back in adelaide for another 6 weeks, my missus has had the pleasure of tearing around in it.
Just really shooting the breeze at the moment, as i havent really got a clue on the full specs of the engine.
**CHOPP3R**
71 HQ TONNER
01 WH STATESMAN |
1970 HG Panelvan
1971 HQ 1 Tonner
2001 WH Statesman
Kawazaki KLX250SF |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Registered, Veteran
Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC)
Posts: 1,902
|
3.25 gears should be good for that
WANTED:
-2 14 x 9.25 CSA style Centrelines.
-2 x 15 x 8 Dragway centrelines |
Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid. |
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
