What is the real difference between the auto and standard pinions?

[jerd_hambone]

Ted, I am not on a quest for more mileage, please read my entire post before you reply.

Those cars may be cheaper, but the availability is an issue. I am not looking for a different car, nor am I looking for increased mileage. I am looking for a comparison on the acceleration of the two. I assumed about 3-5 mpg gain at most, and I am more interested in hearing about the acceleration difference.

You are just repeating a moot point, which was moot the first time you stated it. I didn't say that I can't afford gas, I didn't say I'd be paying anyone to do the swap, I just would like a comparison on the differences because I have both rears right here.

I'm not asking for pity on gas prices, just stating a fact that gas is well into the $3 range and I live in a poverty stricken town with a $7 an hour minimum wage. Just a fact.

So, please, if you can't stay on the topic I am asking about, I will end the thread and ask for a comparison elsewhere and you can troll another thread.

I respect you because you have a lot of knowledge, but this is supposed to be a place where one can get info, but you have a very strict "my way or the highway" deal going on. And it makes the forum less friendly.

So, back on topic, does anyone have any experience with the different ratios, that can give me an accurate description of the acceleration differences?

[RETed]

Originally Posted by jerd_hambone

I'm not asking for pity on gas prices, just stating a fact that gas is well into the $3 range and I live in a poverty stricken town with a $7 an hour minimum wage. Just a fact.

Last time I checked, the federal minimum wage was $7.25 an hour.
If you're getting paid $7 / hour, it's illegal, unless it's a commission and / or tips earning position.

BTW, Hawaii might not be the poorest area, but it's the most expensive to live in.
A gallon of milk breaks $7.
Gasoline on the neighbor islands have already broken $4 / gallon.
A loaf of bread is $3.
Hawaii has the highest COLA index in the nation - 26%?

Back to the topic...
Acceleration wise, I doubt most will feel the difference.
The complaints about the 3.9 rear is mostly due to the combination of the 3.9 rear *and* the automatic trans.
You cannot get a 3.9 rear with a manual trans from the factory.
If you have a very sensitive butt dyno, you might feel the acceleration difference.
Is that what you're looking for?

Really, there is no significant, positive reason to go with a 3.9 rear with a stockish 13B...


-Ted

[jerd_hambone]

Originally Posted by RETed

Last time I checked, the federal minimum wage was $7.25 an hour.
If you're getting paid $7 / hour, it's illegal, unless it's a commission and / or tips earning position.

BTW, Hawaii might not be the poorest area, but it's the most expensive to live in.
A gallon of milk breaks $7.
Gasoline on the neighbor islands have already broken $4 / gallon.
A loaf of bread is $3.
Hawaii has the highest COLA index in the nation - 26%?

Back to the topic...
Acceleration wise, I doubt most will feel the difference.
The complaints about the 3.9 rear is mostly due to the combination of the 3.9 rear *and* the automatic trans.
You cannot get a 3.9 rear with a manual trans from the factory.
If you have a very sensitive butt dyno, you might feel the acceleration difference.
Is that what you're looking for?

Really, there is no significant, positive reason to go with a 3.9 rear with a stockish 13B...


-Ted

$7.25, I couldn't remember the change. Haha. But yeah, I know that HI is expensive as hell. I had to look for honeymoon prices to there once.

And yes, that was exactly what I was looking for.