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Old 06-02-2011, 08:56 AM   #13 (permalink)
WVengr
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Bruiser - '97 Nissan D21 Reg Cab
90 day: 23.43 mpg (US)

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Wasn't exactly looking to convert the Edsel to overdrive, since it hasn't only sees 70mph a few days a year, and I am dropping the rear end gear ratio to something more efficient. Also if i was swapping any tranny into it it would be a manual. I hate driving automatics, but I couldn't find a manual Edsel and love that car enough to put up with the transmission.

I was just thinking that something like this would be nice in my truck. The tranny in it is already overdrive in the 5 speed, but the rear axle ratio is so steep that it sits a something like 3000-3500 rpm at highway speeds, but would be great if I could have a better ratio for just normal interstate driving, but not have to give up the good ratio for hauling.
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Retired: Will add the new car once i manage to run a tank of gas through it.

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