Originally Posted by SmallBlockHead
Thx LB. I figured I needed something over 3.42. I know I can get ring and pinion sets from Summit for about $150. 3.73 sounds good to me.
Yes, I agree with the 3.73 as the best choice. I used this RPM calculator to help me decide what OD gear was best with my 3.73 rear and 250ci L6. If I had more HP then I could use a 3.42.

You can use the calculator to calculate the best rear diff gear.

As a side note, a forum friend has a 67-72 truck with a T5, 250ci and a 3.42 rear. His OD gear is 0.72 and he complained to me that he has to down shift on hills because the engine bogs.