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Originally Posted by jhein
That is the exact combo I have. Same trans gears, rear gear and tire. As I recall, you and I both rarely if ever drive at Interstate speeds. 55 mph is really the highest speed limit I encounter. The .81 OD is perfect for 65 and even 70 mph cruising. Even 75 mph @ ~2500 rpm is still very comfortable.
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Yes,, most highway driving around me is a 60 mph limit which means I’ll be cruising 65. If I hit the interstate ( rarely) it would be 75 and like you said that still manageable .
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72 lemans,455 e-head, UD 255/263 solid flat,3.73 gears,,,10" 4400 converter,, 6.68 at 101.8 mph,,1.44 60 ft.2007
(cam 271/278 roller)9"CC.4.11gear 6.41 at 106.32 mph 1.42 60 ft.(2009) SOLD,SOLD
1970 GTO 455 4 speed #matching,, 3.31 posi.Stock manifolds. # 64 heads.A factory mint tuquoise ,69' judge stripe car. 8.45 @ 88.1 mph on slippery street tires.Bad 2.19 60ft.Owned since 86'
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