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Re: V8 engine swap




In a message dated 9/24/98 7:50:40 AM, VNorman@zoomit.sikorsky.com wrote:

<<A bigger problem is gearing - 
driving down the interstate doing 3000RPM at 60MPH
would not be much fun with a big Chevy V8. Does anyone know if it's 
possible to get Audi boxes with taller final drive ratios?>>

taller tires would probably bring that 3000 rpm down to 2500. I have
185/70/14s  on my 4kq and I'm well below 3000@ 60mph...a larger diameter wheel
with lower profile tires should achieve the same affect....