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05-22-2008, 12:19 AM   #7 (permalink)
Spali32
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puyallup, WA
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Re: 8" gear ratio recommendation

I have a Tremec TKO with a 5 speed(.83 5th gear ratio). I cruise 50mph @ 2000rpms.........60mph @ 2300rpms....and 70mph @ 2600rpms with 3.55 gears and 25.89" tall tires. Get a 5 speed, they are lots of fun. The normal .68 5th gear ratio, you could probably go with 3:73's or 4:11's. The .83 ratio vs the .68 ratio is about 500rev rpms faster.
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347 Stroker/XE284H(284/296 dur, 240/246 dur @ .050), BG 650 VS Speed Demon, Ported Victor Jr intake, Jack Roush World Jr Heads (ported from 180cc to 195cc)(upgraded to 2.02/1.60 valves) 260cfm/190cfm @ .550 lift, 11:1 comp... 450-475HP

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