Mark,
>Is it possible to increase the top speed of an M35? If
>so, how?
I found out that no other gears exist for this particular axle model. Thus
the only cheap option is to go with a larger tire Beyond that you can dive
into any of the folllowing:
Replace engine with different make/model of higher max rpm. Perkins for
example has some 6's in the 200hp range that peak out at 3100 rpm.
Replace tranny with one that has multiple overdrives. Most likely your
looking at a roadranger type or a newer Allison automatic meaning you would
have to move the transfer case back.
Move the transfer case back and install an auxiliary tranny, Spicer
made/makes them (formerly Brown Lipe) with under-direct-over and some with
two overs or unders.
Replace the axles with common Rockwell or Eaton ones that you can get gears
for. Spicer also has a newer line of medium axles that go down to 2.76 but
I've never seen one.
None are going to be easy or cheap.
good luck,
je
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