I'm trying to plan ahead....

I'll have a stockish/mildly built 261. (The good 235 head, milled-not sure how much yet, dual exhaust, single carb, probably stock cam)

T5.
No id tag on the s.o.b. (I'll know what gears this weekend)

I'd like to cruise with traffic, but be capable of the occasional burnout. Emphasis on the cruising.

I realize I've left some variables WIDE open, but can anyone provide what gear ratio I should be looking for? ie: "My T5 has "X" gears, and I run 3.73:1 third member and do that with my stock 235"
That sort of advice....
I figured if I got enough input, I'd be able to make the best decision, once all my variables are known.

The truck is a 49 3600.
Absolutely no working for it, just looking good, and burning gas is all it's going to do.

Last edited by Tadd442; 02/15/2018 6:17 PM.
1949 3600


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