What speeds can the 111HP B23F run up to on a regular basis in 3rd and 4th
gear with the M46? I'm interested in what you can typically maintain in
these two gears and for third gear what the repeated max under load/incline
is that you'd hit without fear of excessive tranny or engine wear before
shifting. Not RPMs since my car doesn't have a tach.

I'd really like to hear some realistic numbers for the above keeping in mind
maximum performance with minimum engine and tranny abuse. The reason for my
request is that I may just sell off our 89 245 and keep my 242 which I just
paid $80 to advertise nationwide at the Auto Trader web site. : ( If I do
this then the original nature of this sunny day drive 242 will be sacrificed
to serve as my winter daily driver. It will likely get mods such as new
sport seats, 4 point harness for driver, roll bar, stereo, sport suspension,
brake upgrades, tachometer, rally lights and possibly 15-16" wheels if I can
find something that will fit the car. This baby would need to routinely
scale a high speed (65mph plus) 4.5 mile continuous climb up a mountain pass
followed by a an almost mirror image descent down the other side of the
mountain. This is why I want to know what the non-overdrive gears can do
repeatedly without asking for trouble. The car will need to be dependable.

I know some of you will be thinking a 242 Turbo would be the way to go but
the point of this is to work with what I have. I'm buying and selling enough
as it is.

Thanks,

Ron
Eden, Utah