wanted english axle or diff 4.1

[striker-4age]

hi everyone

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


any helpers ?

thanks
striker-4age

[dopdog]

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

[striker-4age]

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

[dopdog]

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

[striker-4age]

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

[dopdog]

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?

[RobMsport]

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

[David]

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

[jeffw]

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

[striker-4age]

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