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#80018 07/14/2007 9:46 PM
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with a th 350 a warm 350 sbc and a 10 bolt rear using 235x75x15 tyres what would be an ideal rear axle ratio?
i want it to take off whjen you floor it but get good mileage at 60 mph

#80019 07/14/2007 10:38 PM
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A 3.08 would be a good all around ratio for that.


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#80020 07/15/2007 12:59 AM
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3.08 ok thats interesting i have a 3.23 and a 4.88
im guessing the 3.23 would be ok would the 4.88 be way too low?

#80021 07/15/2007 2:40 AM
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the 3.23 will work, the 4.88 is for heavy loads and slow speeds

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#80022 07/15/2007 2:37 PM
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Yes 3.23 is good & will work good if latter on you put in a 700-4R overdrive.


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#80023 07/15/2007 3:58 PM
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I have a 3.08 in mine using only a 250 6cyl with T350 trans. I like it alot, real easy on the motor out on the highway. Its not as fast from a stop as the 3.42 was, but fuel milage went up. Joe

#80024 07/15/2007 3:59 PM
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I agree. Understand, though, that whatever you do will be a trade-off. You can have perkier acceleration from a standing start, or acceptable fuel economy. But more of one will get you less of the other.


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