STARTER GEAR RATIO GUIDE
Formula Ford Kent
Hewland LD200 gearbox
10/31 CWP
Avon tyres (22.1 inch dia)
These suggestions are intended only as initial set up for the beginner.
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Circuit First Second Third FourthBrands Hatch Club 13/37 18/33* 21/30* 23/29* Brands Hatch GP 13/37 18/33* 21/30* 23/28* Cadwell Park 14/36 18/33* 21/30* 23/28* Castle Combe 13/37 18/33* 22/30* 24/28 Croft 13/37 18/33* 22/30* 23/28* Donington Park short 13/37 19/33* 21/30* 23/28* Donington Park long 13/37 16/34 21/31* 23/29* or using 'Melbourne Hairpin First' 16/35 19/33* 21/30* 23/29* Ingliston 14/36 17/33* 20/32* 21/30* Kirkistown 16/35 20/32* 22/30* 23/28* Knockhill 14/36 17/33* 20/32* 22/29* Lydden Hill 14/36 17/33* 19/31* 21/30* Mallory Park 14/36 18/33* 21/30* 23/28* Mondello 13/37 16/34 19/32* 22/30* Oulton Park 13/37 18/33* 21/30* 23/28* Oulton Park Fosters 13/37 17/33* 21/31* 23/29* Pembrey 14/36 18/33* 21/30* 23/29* Silverstone National 13/37 18/33* 21/30* 23/28* Silverstone GP 13/37 18/33* 22/30* 24/28 Snetterton 14/36 18/33* 22/30* 24/28 Thruxton 13/37 18/33* 22/30* 24/28 Ty Croes, Anglesey 14/36 18/32* 21/31* 23/29* * The above ratios marked * are now obsolete, though many users still have them, and you may be able to buy them second hand. When buying new, as a guide, the current equivalents are as follows- 17/33=16/31, 18/33=16/29, 18/32=17/30, 19/33=17/30, 19/31=17/28, 20/32=18/29, 20/31=18/28, 21/31=19/28, 21/30=19/27, 21/29=18/25, 22/30=20/27, 22/29=19/25, 22/28=21/27, 23/29=19/24, 23/28=19/23 2006 sample prices each, VAT extra- 'Fixed' first gear ratio £156.00 Loose first gear ratio £89.00 Standard ratios £86.00 Dog rings £68.24 Crown wheel and pinion £517.00
Second hand ratios are often available, priced from 1/3 to 2/3 new price
depending on dog wear.
© Tony Wilson. January 2006. Return to HOME PAGE