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OrrieG · 03-13-2009, 12:49 PM

2.73 with od trans is great for cruising but you will spend a lot of time in 2nd and 3rd in town. Nothing off the line. My 64 Chevelle has 3.08, I upgraded to a TH350 from PG to get lower first gear and its still a dog in town. 3.73 with OD trans works well.

03-13-2009, 12:49 PM	#80
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC 2.73 with od trans is great for cruising but you will spend a lot of time in 2nd and 3rd in town. Nothing off the line. My 64 Chevelle has 3.08, I upgraded to a TH350 from PG to get lower first gear and its still a dog in town. 3.73 with OD trans works well. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project