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Apsesia 05-07-2024 06:28 AM

63 lemans rear end
 
Looking for a higher geared rear end for an automatic lemans. I have access to a 3.30 gear but a 3.50-3.70 would work better for my setup. Anyone have any? Thanks


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firefour1 05-10-2024 05:20 PM

Contact Ken Glades at [email protected]

He used to own / operate East / West Auto Parts and is pretty knowledgeable about what is available. Good Luck with this and let us know how it turns out.

firefour1 05-10-2024 05:25 PM

Also, check out this posting, specifically #'s 52 & 53, this guy has done some great work on a 62 Wagon differential.
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...=856589&page=2

elefantrider 05-11-2024 11:38 AM

I have a whole rear working '63 2sp transaxle assembly , axle to axle. It is heavy!

Apsesia 05-11-2024 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by elefantrider (Post 6503013)
I have a whole rear working '63 2sp transaxle assembly , axle to axle. It is heavy!


Do you know what the gear ratio is or have the letter located on the right side? Where are you located?


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elefantrider 07-07-2024 02:19 PM

I don't know the rear gear but they usually had freeway gears in the 2sp automatics.

R 70 Judge 07-13-2024 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elefantrider (Post 6503013)
I have a whole rear working '63 2sp transaxle assembly , axle to axle. It is heavy!

Yes, very heavy. Loading it was not fun :D

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Originally Posted by Apsesia (Post 6503023)
Do you know what the gear ratio is or have the letter located on the right side? Where are you located?


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If he’s referring to my old rear end it was a very original 91,000 mile 1963 Le Mans 326 2barrel with a 2 speed auto. I don’t remember the rear ratio but imagine someone here could tell you what the car would have come with. It was still working great when it was removed.

hobbygto65 07-13-2024 07:05 PM

The 3.30 is higher geared than the 3.50 or the 3.70. The lower the number the higher the gear.

TravisR 08-26-2024 01:40 PM

I have a working transaxle two speed automatic with 2.53 gearing.


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