Re: 4 KQ gearing

["Frank Amoroso" <famoroso@sprintmail.com>]

My '87 4000 csq, 2/87 build date turns approx. 2200 RPM at 45 mph, in 5th
gear.
                                                    Frank--
-----Original Message-----

>Harrison, I guess you do know. What an unfortunate way to
>find out.  For what it is worth my car is the special build
>with the q stitch upholstery and a Jan '87 build date
>(plaque on inside of drivers door).  And yes, I'm positive
>I have the 3.89 gears. Curious though my odometer and
>speedometer were always off from the time I purchased the
>car. Seems the Speedo gear in the transmission is better
>suited for 205 60 15 rather than the 195 60 14 specified
>for the car. That was a clue my drive train may have been
>earmarked for an Urq since the transmission ratios are the
>same as some of the later urq's.  Any one else able to
>confirm their 4kq has these gears? in 4th (1.07) & 5th
>(0.78) that would work out to about 18 and 22 mph per 1000
>rpm  respectively in a 4Kq with the 3.89 finals.  I don't
>believe the 5Kq series ever got this particular gear set.
>