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Originally Posted by Flash68
I like it and those wheels are perfect I think.
But not sure why swapping out the T56 for the TKO? just because of 6th? or you want that shorter first gear?
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Dave ---
So here's a quicky comparison of the tranny / gear change reasoning.
With the TKO 600 FIVE speed -- the OD is .64 - so using a 3:90 gear - and a 275/60/17 tire (30" diameter) I'd be in 5th gear cruising at 2000 rpms at 71 MPH
If I kept the T56 SIX speed -- that same RPM and rear gear would have me cruising at 80
Rear would need to be a 4:56 to get me to 69 MPH using the T56
In a "normal" car -- with "normal" size tires -- this wouldn't be the case - but the tall rear tires used on "highboys" really creates it's own situation with gearing.
As an example - lets assume the same as above - but substitute a 26" diameter tire
The Five speed/3:90/2000RPM would be 62 MPH
The SIX speed/3:90/2000RPM would be 69.5 MPH
So the SIX speed T56 is great for a PT car etc that doesn't use such tall tires.
And yes -- it will be for sale - it's painted Ferrari Rosso Red --
