Topic: Build a Bandit

[Flounder55]

Thanks Brian, I try to do better in the future. New video on my resto!

[RainMan]

This is Flounders ad:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271079627338

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[JupiterBandit]

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[RainMan]

Great job on this question on the eBay auction . Sent me tons of low quality pics lol

Q:    I don't understand, Bob (winstoncup2watch) just told me he restores car to new, A to Z, and sent me tons of low quality small pics dated several years ago...are you telling me he takes the money up front and builds cars that look like this?? almost 2 years and 20k and this is really the car Bob gave you?? I hope he gave you a ton of cash back to fix this POS.   Oct-12-12

[Flounder55]

yeah, I kinda liked that question as well.

[Flounder55]

Well I just heard from my builder. I had told Bob repeatedly that I wanted a 2.73 rear. My builder just told me my "car" has a 3.08. Just another lie by Bob the Bandit! I know there is not much difference but it WAS what I requested.

[RainMan]

3.08 I a good compromise . I like my 2.56 on the highway but my launch is terrible.
I know it's the principle of the thing though .
 You would need a stage 2 carrior and gears to jump to a 2.73 now .
In  Bobs defence I think its safe to say he probably has no idea how to figure out differant ratios though

[Flounder55]

Actually Rain he probably did me a favor....for once. After doing the math and concidering we are going with a 200r4 the RPM's at 85 are in te sweet spot. 4th gear on a 200r4 is 0.67. I sent an Email to R&R and asked what the sweet spot on this motor was and Mr. Fulper came came with 2000-2400.

    At 85 with a 26inch tire and a 3.08 rear in 4th gear(0.67) the motor will be turning 22-23K. So that works out pretty good.

[RainMan]

I forgot about the 200R4 . Geez he would done you an even bigger favor with a 3.42 or 3.73 .
IMO your a little tall for an OD . Do you guys have an 85 mph speed zone there ?

[Flounder55]

Rain did you read my post? 2200-2300 at 85

[Flounder55]

According to Mr.Fulper 2000-2400  gives you optimal volumetric effeincency( sp) .

[RainMan]

Yes I read it . Just not aware of an area that has an 85mph speed limit other then Germany ?
Ever since we hosted the Olympics they raised all the penalties here in BC .
25 mph over the limit and your vehicle is impounded here . I don't even want a stroker now

[Flounder55]

there are some out west.....plus alot of 70-75 mph all over. On the interstate you can usually get away with 5-10 . Only on the interstate. Now I know somebody has gotten a ticket for 10 over the limit but I've never gotten a ticket on the INTERSTATE for going 10 over.

[Flounder55]

I can always change the rear if I need to.

[RainMan]

Ya they usually give you 10% here , depending on the officer of course .
So I see your reasoning . I'm sure you'll be ok