Got my car back! Re-gearing done!
09-23-2004, 01:23 PM
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Got my car back! Re-gearing done!
picked up my car today! Quick resumè:
- very short gears from Steve W.
- Light weight flywheel
- Camshaft timing accurately measured
(and some minor points like Turbo S ducts, and red seat belts, had my brake calipers re-.)
The car is now a real mean machine! It runs like a scalded cat! It revs up instantly. The short gearing combined with the LWF and camshaft timing correction makes the car phenomenally fast in acceleration. Even better than my RS project car! The car is transformed. It runs like a motorcycle. Uphill the car just flies... Very torquey. Very linear progression. Power starting from the low rev range is never lacking. The car absolutely snarls at full acceleration.
The car was already good before the transformation, but now it is impressive.
Steve W's gear ratios guarantee no hole in performance. Rev up and zoom! Instant linear power!
Of course, at low revs, the LWF clatters, but I like it. Part of the Flat 6 classical symphony.
The racing gears being new, will whistle slightly for awhile. Couldn't care less...
- very short gears from Steve W.
- Light weight flywheel
- Camshaft timing accurately measured
(and some minor points like Turbo S ducts, and red seat belts, had my brake calipers re-.)
The car is now a real mean machine! It runs like a scalded cat! It revs up instantly. The short gearing combined with the LWF and camshaft timing correction makes the car phenomenally fast in acceleration. Even better than my RS project car! The car is transformed. It runs like a motorcycle. Uphill the car just flies... Very torquey. Very linear progression. Power starting from the low rev range is never lacking. The car absolutely snarls at full acceleration.
The car was already good before the transformation, but now it is impressive.
Steve W's gear ratios guarantee no hole in performance. Rev up and zoom! Instant linear power!
Of course, at low revs, the LWF clatters, but I like it. Part of the Flat 6 classical symphony.
The racing gears being new, will whistle slightly for awhile. Couldn't care less...
09-23-2004, 02:03 PM
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Adrienne:
Just a quick note here,....the choice of gear ratios varies widely and Phil received a gearstack commensurate with what he wanted and the local driving conditions.
There are LOTS of gear ratios available to achieve whatever YOU want, as well....
Phil used the factory RS LWF kit as thats the only streetable option there is. One can add a GT-2 clutch kit for greater torque capacity.
Just a quick note here,....the choice of gear ratios varies widely and Phil received a gearstack commensurate with what he wanted and the local driving conditions.
There are LOTS of gear ratios available to achieve whatever YOU want, as well....
Phil used the factory RS LWF kit as thats the only streetable option there is. One can add a GT-2 clutch kit for greater torque capacity.
09-23-2004, 02:18 PM
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Phil, I'll be on the next flight down to have a look. Or maybe you should drive up, it might be quicker 
Seriously, i would love to meet you and see the car next time I'm in CH.
Seriously, i would love to meet you and see the car next time I'm in CH.
09-23-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by graham_mitchell
Phil, I'll be on the next flight down to have a look. Or maybe you should drive up, it might be quicker
Seriously, i would love to meet you and see the car next time I'm in CH.
Seriously, i would love to meet you and see the car next time I'm in CH.
Be sure to let me know! I'll give you a tour (even let you drive it...)
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09-23-2004, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Father of 3
Sounds great! I will most likely travel down the lwf/rs clutch route soon as well. Did you dyno the car before and after the cam timing adjustment?
09-23-2004, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 993RS
The car absolutely snarls at full acceleration.
Glad to hear you like it, although I am sure you didnt have any doubts..
Good Job!
09-23-2004, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by garychios
How much does this gearing mod cost?
09-23-2004, 04:01 PM
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Thanks Chris. No, I had not doubts because I had done a G50/20 to G50/21 conversion on my previous car and was already impressed then. This conversion is doubly good...