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#10484 05/01/2004 4:27 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | I did it to my '50 recently and notice that I'm now shifting from 3rd to 4th around 7-8 mph faster and I've been caught traveling down the highway between 60-65 whereas it use to be around 55 max.
This is all based upon just listening to the engine at shift points and when I feel I am reaching top speed.
Though it's a LOT of work, it's great to have that extra speed available.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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