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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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would a 4.7 transx lsd be suitable for a road going mk2 rs2000
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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what gearbox and tyres are you using ?
what's the engine's rev limit ?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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i'd say no, that would give you a top speed of approx. 80mph. i ran a 4.4 with a 5sp box which wasn't ideal. standard ratio is 3.54 for a rs2000 mk11.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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twin 48-160bhp -185-50-13
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Ok , quick calculation taking some assumptions , max rev 7000 , using std box with straight through top , so at 7000 rpm , wheel rpm is going to be 7000/4.7 = 1490 wheel revs /min

Tyre rolling circumference 63.75"
distance / min @ 7000rpm = 9498.75" = 2638.5 yards =1.5 miles a minute = 90 mph

Even at 70 mph you are going to be doing 5450 rpm , ok for lane bashing , but not much good for cruising anywhere , even down to the shops
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:33 AM
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you are the man,thanks for the help,dont think i get it now ,just have to wait
many thanks.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JonathanJ
Ok , quick calculation taking some assumptions , max rev 7000 , using std box with straight through top , so at 7000 rpm , wheel rpm is going to be 7000/4.7 = 1490 wheel revs /min

Tyre rolling circumference 63.75"
distance / min @ 7000rpm = 9498.75" = 2638.5 yards =1.5 miles a minute = 90 mph

Even at 70 mph you are going to be doing 5450 rpm , ok for lane bashing , but not much good for cruising anywhere , even down to the shops
smart arse. lol
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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LMAO from an a rs licker being called a smart arse is a bit of a worry
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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nothing wrong with a bit of a rs licking. don't knock it till you tried it
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Do it all the time , I do own a 1 previous owner , my dad , Fiesta RS Turbo , that is slowly getting the stuff done I want to do , have to do it to keep it happy lmao
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