STARTER GEAR RATIO GUIDE
Formula Ford Kent
Hewland LD200 gearbox
9/31 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 15/36 19/31* 22/28* 21/24 Brands Hatch GP 15/36 19/31* 22/28* 24/26 Cadwell Park 15/35 19/31* 22/28* 24/27 Castle Combe 15/36 20/31* 23/28* 23/24 Croft 15/36 20/31* 23/28* 24/26 Donington Park short 15/36 20/31* 22/28* 24/26 Donington Park long 15/36 17/33* 22/29* 24/27 or using 'Melbourne Hairpin First' 17/33* 20/31* 22/28* 24/27 Ingliston 15/35 18/33* 21/30* 22/29* Kirkistown 17/33* 21/29* 22/28* 24/26 Knockhill 15/35 18/33* 21/30* 24/28 Lydden Hill 15/35 18/33* 21/31* 22/29* Mallory Park 15/35 19/31* 22/28* 24/26 Mondello 15/36 17/33* 21/31* 23/28* Oulton Park 15/36 19/31* 22/28* 24/26 Oulton Park Fosters 15/36 19/33* 22/29* 24/27 Pembrey 15/35 19/31* 22/28* 21/24 Silverstone National 15/36 19/31* 23/28* 24/26 Silverstone GP 15/36 19/31* 23/28* 23/24 Snetterton 15/35 19/31* 23/28* 23/24 Thruxton 15/36 19/31* 23/28* 23/24 Ty Croes, Anglesey 15/35 20/32* 22/29* 24/27 * 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 £66.00 Crown wheel and pinion £517.00
Second hand ratios are sometimes available, priced from 1/3 to 2/3 new price
depending on dog wear.
© Tony Wilson. January 2006. Return to HOME PAGE