Guest gizzy_esky Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hi there, my escort is using far too much gas and is doing too many revs at 100ks (>4000rpm). Has 2l pinto and 5-speed, unsure what ratio diff it has atm. what ratio diff is ideal to fix these problems? any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Sounds like you have a 4.1:1 or higher (Escort van diff lol) A 3.5:1 would defiantly improve you gas usage but may be a bit to tall for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gizzy_esky Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 theres no pull in 1st but as soon as you hit second it spins the wheels and flys lol you wouldnt have one with that ratio lying around your place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 All iv got ATM are van diffs, and the 3.75 iv got lined up is going in mine sorry man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 ive got one on trade me for sale its a 3.89 but its in chch . if thats any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 theres no pull in 1st but as soon as you hit second it spins the wheels and flys lol you wouldnt have one with that ratio lying around your place? weird, my 5sp and 4.1 (im guessing as its 1300 auto diff) pulls like mad in 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gizzy_esky Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 ive got a 1300 auto shell lying around, should i throw that diff head in and see what happens?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 ye but the top speed aint too fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I can get 190 with my 5speed, 3.9 diff and 15inch rims with 195/50's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 my speedo hasnt worked from day 1 wof or not 190s all g tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 what motor was that meths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 What about this diff? Or still to higher ratio http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Ford/Engines-drive-trains/auction-116405269.htm?p=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 ^^ that diff will be sweet. 2L cortinas come out with 3.75 standard, so something around that will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thats too wide to fit an Esky with out huge guards and FWD rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 what motor was that meths? Standard but rebuilt 2l. Dunno how accvurate the speedo is up top. Its acurate at 50 and 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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