3.0 Essex with 4 speed overdrive

[214si]

what is generally the top speed of one of these in 190 form??

also whats a comfy motorway cruising speed without screaming the arse of of it?

[Luke]

depends on what rear diff it's got

[214si]

bugger thats the reply i was dreading! well it does 70mph with the derv lump in it?? any ideas what my diff ratio is?

[MrMPuk]

You thinking about taking the 2.9 out and replacing it with the essex?

[Luke]

any ideas what my diff ratio is?

have a look on the diff there should be a tag on it with the ratio - might need a bit of cleaning with a wire brush to read it tho

[sidspop]

Bit of a vague question.
Speed is all dependant on a number of things, such as tyre rolling radius, diff ratio and even how well your tyres are inflated.

If you are very lucky you can read the tag, I've always found it easier to read back of the tag. A little bit of wire wool usually helps.

If that don't work, stick it in neutral, jack up one wheel, and count how mant turns of the diff flange you need to turn to do one full turn of the road wheel. You should be able to guestimate the ratio from that.

Andy

[madmark]

is or was the vehicle a factory 3ltr v6??????

[214si]

no it wasnt factory 3.0 it was a 2.0 pinto


yes im contemplating taking the 2.9 out and putting in an essex

[MrMPuk]

yes im contemplating taking the 2.9 out and putting in an essex

Are you mad?

[Luke]

yes im contemplating taking the 2.9 out and putting in an essex

why

[captain hook]

You need to ask