<VV> 389 gears

Thu Jun 8 12:16:13 EDT 2017

I just got up to 60mph at 3600 rpm with 62 rampside with 389 gears.  Not
fun on the highway.  Depends on what you want to use it for.

Mike Callahan

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   1. Re: 389 gears (gw)
   2. Re: more poop for the PG Rampy (N2VZD at aol.com)
   3. '62 Rampside LISTING WIRE (Diodato Grisi)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 18:50:08 -0500
From: gw <gergwerks at comcast.net>
To: "Harry Yarnell (Verizon)" <harryyarnell at verizon.net>
Cc: Michael <mmccrae6 at cox.net>, Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>,
        virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> 389 gears
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Cruising at 3500 isn't a good thing? I'm doing just that with 3.89 gears.
Running about 68ish.

Greg

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> On May 31, 2017, at 6:34 PM, Harry Yarnell (Verizon) via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> If I recall, 3500 rpm is 70 mph with a 3.55 rear.
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> From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of
> Michael via VirtualVairs
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:14 PM
> To: Matt Nall; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> 389 gears
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> You might, but cruising at 65-70 isn't much fun with your engine running
> 3500rpm.
> More cam and carburetor is a better answer. (IMHO)
>
> Mike
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> From: "Matt Nall via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: 5/31/2017 11:41:38 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 389 gears
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>> One question, does anyone have experience with 389 gears? I am
>> presently running 355 gears, but looking for more umph from 45mph to
>> 60mph.
>> Would
>> 389 gears go in the right direction or not?
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>> Absolutely...  Brings the car to life....  and how often do you get to
>> go over 90 mph?   Seldom I'm sure!
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>> Matt Nall
>> Charleston, Oregon
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 20:33:16 -0400
From: N2VZD at aol.com
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> more poop for the PG Rampy
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My present combination seems to work very well, pulls away from busy
traffic like a modern car.
Running late 110HP with 260 Cam , 53 jets , dual quiet exhaust , 3:55
gears , 195R14 tires,Crane ignition , modified distributor  and  advance
(took
away @ 1/4 inch of advance travel with a hammer and socket),  removed one
spring from a 319 distributor  mechanical advance, and recently  put 95HP
heads on it , giving me the biggest surprise with improved performance
over the
110HP heads. I have @150 miles on this now , and it drives very nice!  It
shows better vacuum at cruise .
 I would not want (do not feel the need)  3:89 gears because of  my
frequent Thruway , or other higher speed needs.
Regards, Tim Colson , waiting for the rain to let up.
http://cnycorvair.com/Little_Corvair_Shop.php

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 23:10:36 -0400
From: Diodato Grisi <HAUPPAUGE21 at COMCAST.NET>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> '62 Rampside LISTING WIRE
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I need to order Listing Wire to reupholster the bench seat in my '62
Rampside. It was previously "customized".  I don't know how many there were
or the spacing.  Anyone have an idea?

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