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I am sorry to say that what you are thinking of doing is more involved then you might think. Getting a faster top end would include swapping out the rear axle (Which iirc is like an 8. something ratio) and tossing in a more powerful engine are just two od the things which doesn't include brake work and steering upgrades. While the straight 6 is good enough for the current configuration, it simply does not have the grunt to spin higher gears.

Last edited by Vintage Farmer; 03/12/2014 2:37 PM.
1948 Federal 25M
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1947 Farmall M
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