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68-72, Welcoming arguments for and against Targa Vs Convertible (maybe Coupe)
StephenSLR:
--- Quote from: Scott on November 15, 2012, 09:03:48 AM ---A complete kit to swap the auto for a 5 speed is around $5000 plus labour
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Ouch!
For me a 5-speed is a must as I do a lot of highway cruising.
Personally I’d wait for the right configuration to save those extra $. I was contemplating a car with 4 speed and my wish list for it was to get it upgraded to 5 speed, the owner upped his price which was too rich for me and luckily a 5-speed came along a few months later that was cheaper overall so it may pay to hold out till what you want appears on the market. I was looking at US cars so the wait wasn’t too bad.
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anychevy:
--- Quote from: StephenSLR on November 15, 2012, 09:01:56 AM ---There are also enthusiasts in the rust belt that have climate controlled garages and never drive their good cars in winter so judging by location isn't always foolproof.
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Absolutely, I couldn't agree more.
I've got an M20 with 3.08s and it cruises @ ~ 2300rpm @ ~ 100 kph, so no need for overdrive.
bfit:
--- Quote from: anychevy on November 15, 2012, 12:04:27 PM ---Absolutely, I couldn't agree more.
I've got an M20 with 3.08s and it cruises @ ~ 2300rpm @ ~ 100 kph, so no need for overdrive.
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I think an over drive is a good idea
I running 3.08 4 speed M20 18" x 40 tires 26.1" diameter
Its run about 2900 at 110 KPH
BB engine drinks the fuel
Bfit
anychevy:
--- Quote from: Bfit on November 15, 2012, 12:23:34 PM ---I running 3.08 4 speed M20 18" x 40 tires 26.1" diameter
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I think your tacho might be wrong ? I know mine is
http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html
bfit:
Yes like most old mechanical devises
My guess is that it would read correctly
I rely on that to help with boys in Blue
at 70 MPH 112K roughly the maths works out at 2855 RPM that does not take into account that rise and fall or the radius in the tire
Bfit
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