What gears were in the avanti's when sold?sounds like they were steep gears i.e. (4:10)[8D]
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Depends on the transmission, my '63 R1 with 3 spd MANUAL had a 3.73.
Tom
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I believe 3.73 was standard but 3.31 to 4.09 could be ordered. My 1st Avanti was originally shipped to Hawaii and had a 4.09 open end rear axle. It eventually came to Canada and then later purchased by me. I changed the rear end to a 3.31 for better cruising (R1 with A/C).
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I believe 3.73 was standard but 3.31 to 4.09 could be ordered. My 1st Avanti was originally shipped to Hawaii and had a 4.09 open end rear axle. It eventually came to Canada and then later purchased by me. I changed the rear end to a 3.31 for better cruising (R1 with A/C).
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I was under the impression for Avanti's (automatics anyway), 3.31 was standard. I've also heard all cars were changed to a 3.73 as standard after a certain point. I do know my '70 Avanti has a 3.31 rear.
Gee...isn't figuring out what was standard and not with Studebakers fun?
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It seems like 3.31 was std in 63 for the R1 and 3.73 for the R2, also in 1963. Then in 64 all had 3.54 as standard.
I think gears offered were 2.87 through 4.89 or 5.13 (?). I know there were some production 4.55 axles built.
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quote:Originally posted by tluz
Mine is an automatic that came with 3:31. According to theavanti.com website's technical data (haven't checked Bob Johnstone's site) 3:31 was standard for automatics and 3:73 was standard for 4-speeds.
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StudeRichStudeRich
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To add to the confusion, my OEM [u]Studebaker Avanti Workshop Manual</u> says in General Specifications, page 7:
Not Supercharged
3-speed - 3.31
4-speed - 3.73
Auto - 3.34 (sic)
Supercharged
4-speed - 3.73
Auto - 3.73
Optional ratios: 3.07, 3.31, 3.73, 4.09, 4.55
Note that 3.54 is not listed as available.
thnx, jack vines
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quote:Originally posted by PackardV8
Note that 3.54 is not listed as available.
Notice I did NOT say they are PERFECT, however!
I am sure you remember when we all bought those traction bar equipped Twin Traction complete 44 axle assy's in 3.54, 4.09 etc. at Newman & Altman at giveaway prices, about $125.00 in the 1970's! [^]
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Be aware that a 3.73 and up swap will require a different carrier, if yours is lower.. (and vice versa)
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I believe the 3.92 and up NUMERICALLY takes a different carrier than the 3.73 and down NUMBERICALLY.
Ted
quote:Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK
Be aware that a 3.73 and up swap will require a different carrier, if yours is lower.. (and vice versa)
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My notes said 3.73, but I write funny...
If I erred I apologize.
Just don't want people to shop and need extra stuff...
Jeff[8D]
[quote]quote:Originally posted by Chicken Hawk
I believe the 3.92 and up NUMERICALLY takes a different carrier than the 3.73 and down NUMBERICALLY.
Ted
Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK
Be aware that a 3.73 and up swap will require a different carrier, if yours is lower.. (and vice versa)
Jeff[8D]HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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