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hi everyone

looking for a english axle or a 4.1 diff for my striker


any helpers ?

thanks
striker-4age

Are you sure you want a 4.1 for the road? What size wheels and gearbox are you using?

hi dopdog

i have 13" wheels with a 2.8 long 1st bgh type 9 gearbox. what do you think i should use then mate i have a 3.5 in ther at the mo ?

many thanks
striker-4age

I think it is very dependent on how you drive and what you want out of it. I ran a 4.4 in mine that topped at 130 but was quick off the mark. for road most seem to go with the 3.9 but I am sure others will be along to help out as well.

the question is how does the 3.5 drive for you?

remember its never fast enough

hi dopdog

want to make it a bit lower geared and after speaking to chris at bgh i thought i would try a 4.1

i only use the car for sunday blasts and late night burning

what do you think i should do ??

thanks
striker-4age

going to a 4.1 will definitely make it a quick off the mark, I would go for it but do not spend too much on one just in case its not to your liking, there are a couple on ebay at the moment?

A 4-1 is a good compromise for road , giving a little lower top end but quicker getting there , especially with a smallish size , lowish powered car . If you had a S Charger on it then 3.54 would be fine for road OR a nice V8 lump .
I started with 14 inch wheels and a 3.89 plus 165bhp and CR box which seemed pretty quick after a tintop BUT quickly moved to a 4.4 when road driving was off the agenda

Kevin

You can look at it scientifically with the aid of http://locost7.info/gearcalc.php

Remember that any Se7en is going to need a *lot* of power to exceed 130mph (very unlikely with a 4A-GE).

Most of the better 1600cc sprinters use 4.4, 4.7 or even 5.1 diffs -- but if you are primarily looking at road use, a 4.1 might be more relaxing.

HTH

David

Just punched my numbers in to gearcalc.....167MPH in 5th

i have done the deal now and the 4.1 diff will be with me later on in the week so i will wait until the sun goes missing (not long to wait !!!) and then change it and see how i get on.

many thanks for all your comments


striker-4age