[SierraDan]

I had this idea which to me thus far seems good. And I thought I'd check with the experienced and advanced minds of AZ members on their opinion.

So, I have a 1ltr transfer which I need to do the seals on then is ready to swap. As well as the 1.3 transfer currently in my zook. And I am getting reduction gears when I can afford them. 4.9 are pretty much bang on what is necessary for me. But I can forsee times where I would definitely like/prefer 6.5s. The only problem I have with 6.5s is the VERY occasionally (1-3 time a year) I travel a few hours for a holiday of some sort and doing 80 the whole way would be painful.

So I was thinking having the 6.5s in 99% of the time. And swapping the 1ltr in for the long travel.

Good or stupid idea?

[Rusho]

If your running 31's with 6.5's it would be fine. I have 6.5's with 30's and still sit on 100 on the highway reving at about 4100ish. Stuff changing transfers to do a holiday drive In saying that it wouldn't be to bad if you were only doing the change 2 or 3 times a year i guess.

[SierraDan]

Hmm, i thought 31's would be around 80 and 3500rpm..
then maybe i wont. ill use the 1ltr till i get 6.5s then sell it.

[Teracis]

My 6.5's with 29's put me at 3800rpm for 100km/h

just over 4000rpm for 110km/h, I'd have to check, but my zook doesn't like 110km/h anyway, gotta be foot to the floor, it likes 100 though, can cruise at that with bugger all pedal...

[Built4thrashing]

6.5 gears will drop your high range by about 20% from stock. A 1ltr case will drop high by about 12%

The 4.9 gears you want to get sit somewhere in the middle at about 16%

If i was in your shoes id go for the 6.5's. Low range is so much better and easier on your clutch and your revs are up only a few hundred when on the HWY which is good when you have bigger heavier wheels and stuff on it.

[TryHard]

Maby its just me but i find that i cant find the right gear for sand work running 6.5s and 31s .. and the stock 1.3

[Built4thrashing]

TryHard wrote:

Maby its just me but i find that i cant find the right gear for sand work running 6.5s and 31s .. and the stock 1.3

what you prob lack is the extra HP.

[shep]

TryHard wrote:

Maby its just me but i find that i cant find the right gear for sand work running 6.5s and 31s .. and the stock 1.3

my 5th low gear is about the same as 1st high. 6.5s and small 31s

[SierraDan]

Okie dokie then. I'll get the 6.5s and a full exhaust and I should be right!

Cheers for the insight.