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     Kevin Deasy Yet to post message Username: kevin1946 Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2017 |
Hi I have just joined & have enjoyed reading all the posts on this section I am on my second car now,the first was a B 8 1984 (09697) I changed for an 1984 Spirit .Both are LPG.i put up 25,000 in a year on the eight.I did a diff change from a 3.08 to a 2.25 with the advice & EXTREME help from Richard Tracey.,this made it a beautiful car to drive,I did 100+ miles a day most of it on motorways & at 70/80 mph,it was great at 2200 to 2500 rpm and on LPG 14/15 mpg = to 28 to 30 at petrol prices.It was as cheap as a mini to run,in Ireland all classics have an annual road tax of 56€ + classic Insurance 190€ Kevin Deasy | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 898 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Kevin, Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new acquisition. Richard is a great fountain of knowledge, and is always happy to help anyone here. He has helped countless people, and is a good man. Any chance of a couple of pics of your cars mate? Again, Welcome. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1556 Registered: 5-2012 |
Welcome to the forum Kevin. Could you give us some brief details on how you converted your diff from 3.08 to 2.25. I have a 1974 Silver Shadow and have often thought it would benefit from a lower diff ratio or an overdrive. I'm just interested in how you converted your B. Geoff | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2196 Registered: 6-2009 |
Kevin, I guess since the hoi polloi (and I count myself and Geoff at least among that group) from here is over on rollsroyceforums.com that the riff-raff from there is finding its way here. I blame myself for cross-pollinating in both venues and apologize to the respective memberships. Welcome! Brian | ||
| Kevin Deasy New User Username: kevin1946 Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2017 |
Patrick ,I did try and put a couple up but they had a size issue,but I will fix it. Geoff It was not that hard,I got a 2.28 from a turbo R which went in easily,the biggest issue was I had to get the drive shaft cut and the end coupling welded on & shaft balanced, If I were to do it again I would fit a 2.69 as I believe it is a straight fit.Iwont do it to the Spirit as I am semi retired & will only be doing 8,000 to 10,000 miles a year now ( it is my daily driver.If you want to do it I will get all the figures & details for you. Brian it is not your fault I ended up here,I started here as a guest,this is where I found R.T.when I bought my Eighe & wanted to change the diff. I just did not have a lot of time as I was a a couple of businesses up to June (semi retired now ) I only do a couple of hours a week. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1559 Registered: 5-2012 |
Hi Kevin Thanks for your reply. At this stage I just have an academic interest in this project. I was curious if you modified your existing diff or fitted an entire new unit - you have answered that question. Geoff | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 682 Registered: 4-2012 |
Hi Kevin Welcome!!! I come from the North of our Island great to have you on the Forum. Richard. |
