I guarantee you'll be totally thrilled with that combination Mick. I've never had a customer tell me they hated it.
That's actually right about where I like my first gear multiplication, no matter what engine is in front of it. I like the ease it puts on the clutch in stop and go driving, and hey, if the car doesn't hook up when you get after it, then it just needs more suspension tweaking and a better set of tires