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4 Speed vs 5 Speed
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:10 pm
by bubs
Ok, for a trail rig, i really have no need for a 5th gear i think?
anyway, i have a 4 speed here now, just how much weaked is a petrol 4 speed compared to a G52
or do i save up the extra $'s and track down a G52?
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:57 pm
by 4sum4
What 4 speed do you have? I`m pretty sure the G40 and the G52 are closely the same except 5th gear.Don`t no about the ratios .The G52`s first gear ratio is 3.928:1 if thats any help.
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:24 am
by 308LUX
might be wrong but i thinks the 4speed is a stronger box!
for trail rig go the 4 speed. im still using the 4 speed with 308, can handle if not thrashing but need an overdrive for highway!!
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 9:05 am
by dumbdunce
find out which 4 speed it is. the G40 is quite similar in construction to the G52 and plenty strong enough for a trail box especially if you're putting lower ratio diffs and/or crawler gears behind it - you're only likely to bust a gearbox when the gearing further down the line is inadequate (eg 38's with stock gears)
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 11:36 am
by NICK
bubs go and talk to mark, he will convert it to 5spd for fark all. Providing it is the right box.
NICK