200TDI Gear Ratio

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kurt702

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I have a Defender 90 200 TDI with an LT77 and a 1.4 LT230. I enjoy travelling with it (camping etc) however especially when driving on the highway I feel that it revs too much to the point that it gives me a headache. I'm definitely consider swapping to a short bellhousing R380 with the 0.732 (V8) 5th gear so that I can cruise on the highway more comfortably.

However, my main question is, should I change the ratio of the LT230 to 1.2?

Being a 200TDI I don't want to sacrifice the ability to load it up with camping gear, roof rack etc. Perhaps the 1.3 Ratio would be a good fit instead of a 1.2?

Does anyone have any experience that can help me out as I have no other options to test out.

all help is appreciated thanks :)
 
Welcome to LZ.

I would be wary of over gearing it as you could end up with a 4 speed car as fifth will be unusable on anything that resembles a hill.

Considered an overdrive?

On the other hand ear plugs are dirt cheap.
 
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