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Old 08-20-2021, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Barcak View Post
not sure on any optional ratios for these cars. I wish the trans had a lower 1st gear, would be easier on the clutch. I think all the 79 400 optioned TA and Forms had 3.23s
im not 100% sure on the 79's but im pretty positive 3.42 was the only option for W72 4speeds in 78. & ive never heard of 3.08 for pontiac 400s in 78-79 W72 t/a's, but thats not saying they didnt exist.

my car also has headers & bigger exhaust with H pipe, the long 1 piece cable seems to fit & work great. also i have always used a graphite lube for speedo cabless, thought i read or heard back in the day that grease was a bad thing on speed cables??