Freeway flier transmission

Well, I tried out my new 'freeway flier' tranny today. Actually, it's really just a top gear of 0.82 instead of the standard 0.89 (same final drive ratio of 4.125). The bad news is that I can feel the power fall off when I shift into 4th, although with a ported 2110 it still has good pick up.
The good news is that the motor only turns over at 3200 revs at 70 mph. At 4200 rpm I was doing 90 mph (running 185/65-15" wheels). It's a trade-off....lower revs on the highway and less performance, but most of my driving is highway. Now what I need is a Gene Berg 5 speed.
Ron

So you got your tires...that's great. When are you heading into town to see Henry?

Did you get your 2110 built locally, or do it yourself?
Ron

I once had a 64 chevy pickup with a hi/lo pull knob, I loved it, I had the power range in low and then on interstate I pulled HI knob and had a whole new range....has anyone tryed something like this for a tranny

You've got mail Ron. We're going to have to add something to our names...Ron 1 and Ron 2, or maybe we'll just call you Ronnie or Ronald.
Ron

What R&P are you using???
Watch the head temps with that ype of revs at taht RPM, the fan is not whirring enough and you have increased load on the engine.

I have seen many, many cracked heads from freeway flier gearboxes.

You can speed up the fan with a Porsche 356/912 alternator pulley but it's best to use a welded/balanced fan with it.

I've got the BB 911 shroud (don't say it, Jake). Last year, when I had my 1776, I felt the motor was running too cold. Up here, the temperatures in May, late September and October are often in the 60's and colder. I installed a Gene Berg power pulley to slow down the fan a bit. This may have been a mistake, as I now feel that the car is running a bit warmer than I'd like. I'll be able to tell for sure when I get the dipstick thermometer. What worked fine on the 1776 may not be the best choice for my new 2110, with 9.0:1 comp. I may have to purchase another stock sized pulley, to increase the fan speed, for the summer, and use the GB pulley for the cooler months.
Ron