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Old 12-19-2020, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Hanlon View Post
Changing from a 3.55 to a 3.23 gear isn't going to do much to your 80 MPH RPM.
Assuming 27" diameter tires, your 3.55 rear gear will have your engine turning about 3525 RPM.
A 3.23 would slow it down to just over 3200 RPM. Seems like a lot of work for a 10% reduction in engine speed.
Agreed not a big change but I'll get a posi at the same time and a more usable first gear, plus will make it correct for my car with A/C. So 4 improvements at one time!