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Old 12-04-2020, 09:04 AM   #22
hotrodj54
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Re: what rear axle/suspension set up 55-59

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
what auto trans do you plan to use? an o/d unit? if so maybe check the gear ratios in all ranges because some are a bit taller than others. it will affect your take off, rpm drop between gears and also highway cruising rpm and mileage.
I went with 3.73 gears, 28" tall tire and o/d trans with.7 final gear ratio. at 65 mph my rpm should be about 2000 rpm give or take.

http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html

https://www.tciauto.com/gear-ratios
it all depends on what i find, im looking for a donor car but they have seemed to dry up around here. if by the spring i cant find a donor i may have to go a diffrent route.
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