Well actually, my T5 is an EA T5 and has the shorter ratios. However, after a little bit of brain work, the following is enlightening.

RPM @ 100kph

3.23 diff - 2100
3.45 diff - 2250

RPM @ 110kph

3.23 diff - 2300
3.45 diff - 2450

RPM @ 130kph

3.23 diff - 2700
3.45 diff - 2900

A minor increase of between 150rpm and 200rpm.




The 1673 is one of the options. The other is an RPD R6, that I will be trialling soon.



Many thanks.



Yes, the pipes front and back of the mixer are from an EA, which don't have the reduced ends like the EB11 and ED do.



LOL, that is the IMPCO 225 mixer. And no, sorry no spares.

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I spent the day at SWCs place, and after swapping in a new waterpump on Mrs SWCs wagon, I asked SWC to assist me in rectifying my bent sump problem. You may recall that the crank has been hitting the sump when the engine is warming up. After the engine reached operating temp, the sump would expand and the crank would no longer make contact. However in the colder weather, this was becoming more of an issue. I conferred with SWC and at my suggestion he welded and large washer to the rear of the sump about 17cm in from the rear. I then attached a short length of chain and using a suitable lever (star post) was able to 'POP' the dent out of the sump. All good so far. YAY!!!!

I also have some more shiney stuff on the way. MMMMMMMM

Cheers
BenJ

Regarding rev's --- Yeahp, about 1/15th difference by my rough calculations. I'm used to it revving a little more now, and fuel economy isn't that bad with the lower geared fifth... Hmmm. Fair enough...

Thats pretty handy that you worked out the rev differences in ratios mate.
Seeing as though its only 150 to 200 revs difference between the 3.23 and 3.45 I reckon Ill through the 3.45 in the ute and see how it goes.
That amount of revs aint going to make a huge difference between the diffs for me , and if it is an issue well a 3.23 is also going to be a bit high to live with , might have to look at something like a 3.08.
Whilst I thank you I also curse you as you have made my brain click into gear and start thinking.............

Not a problem mate. Giving it a try is the only sure way for you to establish if it is what you want.

Cheers
BenJ

webpage here, to see revs in any gear, any speed, with any diff ratio

http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html

Today was such a fabulous Sunny Mid Winter day here in Sydney, that we decided to go for a drive, have a bite to eat in the park and play with the dogs.

I thought that some pics of the Wagon being used for what it was bought for would be appropriate.




And a couple of pics of the dogs playing.




We had a great day out, and best of all the Wagon performed flawlessly. No knocking from the crank on the sump, YAY, and the new LPG setup is working like it should.

With the BBM, the LPG setup now goes as good as it used to go on petrol with the Log mainifold. And, I am yet to put the LPG ECU back in. Very happy so far.

Cheers
BenJ

just gota love dogs don't ya?

Glad you had a nice day mate, good news about the sump. Saturday killed me. out Sunday as well as today.

Hey All.

Scored this the other day (sorry SWC ) and it arrived in the mail today. MMMM Shiney!!!






And if all goes well on Saturday, there might a little something to go under it.

Cheers
BenJ

that thing that would go under it wouldn't be a cam would it?

Very good.

Just who the hell has the patience for all that polishing? I'd love to meet them.....

ive done a couple, first one took 10 hours...... 2nd one took about 8 hours.

also did a BBM... about 16 hours total, never again !!!!

looking good ben!!

so if a cams on the list next let me know if you want a hand?

that looks great Ben, do you have a BBM to match on the way?

mmmm. polishy goodness