Maybe I was not very clear with my suggestion. I meant the rear axle gear
ratio is usually lower with a manual transmission car. Changing to a higher
rear axle ratio that usually come with a auto transmission car would give
more speed at lower RPM. There is no need to switch to an auto transmission.
The car should do better than 50 mph. I think you have another problem that
needs to be sorted out. Stock Pinto's with the 2300 engine easily do 80mph.
I recently acquired a Gazelle with the 2300 engine with an auto trans and I
have no problem getting it up to 65 +. The ride however is a little scary
and I need to sort out some suspension issues.
Peter
"flyboy" <chuckf77.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the information, as it is now, we can't get more than about
> 50MPH on the highway.
> I will look into an automatic trans for it.
> >> Stay informed about: gazelle