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Diff gears Vs Tyre sizing

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Diff gears Vs Tyre sizing

Post by siklux »

I have brought a LWB GQ and have put 36pedes on it. Its a 3Lt. I wanna know what gears other are running with what size tryes and if going to small on the pinion will break too easy??
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Re: Diff gears Vs Tyre sizing

Post by bogged »

siklux wrote:I have brought a LWB GQ and have put 36pedes on it. Its a 3Lt.
Good luck.
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Post by siklux »

is that supposed to be an answer BOGGED??
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Re: Diff gears Vs Tyre sizing

Post by ozy1 »

bogged wrote:
siklux wrote:I have brought a LWB GQ and have put 36pedes on it. Its a 3Lt.
Good luck.
good positive attitiude there,

he could always run some 4.88's, and sell off the 4.3's to some one who needs some,
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Post by siklux »

i was going to get 4.8's. can i go lower again?? 5.????
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Post by bogged »

siklux wrote:is that supposed to be an answer BOGGED??
Yes, 3.0's lack neddies.. thats the main reason they are cheap. very cheap.

There was someone else posted while back in Nissan forum trying the same but with swampers not simex's.... they had issues turning them good enough with 4.66s... but everyone expectations are different.

But you can go to town fairly simple with the VL Turbo shit bolting nearly straight up to it - same donk. same in skyline too.

Also a good donor car for a 308 etc at the buy price of em.
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Post by siklux »

thats exactly why i chose the 3lt was to put on a turbo.
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Post by bogged »

siklux wrote:thats exactly why i chose the 3lt was to put on a turbo.
that wasnt mentioned.
What mods are you planning

- suspension
- engine
- body work

that will help you get the answer you want.

sorta like tonkas fav saying
"I have sausage"... doesnt tell u much...
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Post by Beastmavster »

Of course with fuel being so expensive some people might start choosing the 3 litre out of preferenc - about 50% better fuel economy.

I know if someone offered me a similar spec 3 litre I'd consider it (with the intent of EFI and turbo)....


as far as the 36"s go they are 16" taller than stock gearing - so whatever diffs come standard with your beast you want 16% shorter than. So if you start with 4.3's (from memory that's right) then you'd be looking for 4.98"s. They dont exist - 4.88's would be as close as you can get.
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Post by siklux »

ive already trasfered over off my coilcab my aust4x4 bar, himount, and i brought a 6inch tough dog susp. kit. Its coming along nice, I am cutting quarters and guards tomorrow after work.
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