Re: Rear Gear Ratio
I have to agree with the 3.50 gear.
Reason being.... I have a Chevy car, I used a turbo 350 for years it has a 3.55 rear gear.
I was ready to go to a standard transmission, I was going to settle with a Super T-10. As I did some studying I saw where there was a install kit for the TKO transmission to fit my car. Hmmmm. about another $1000.00.
Best extra $1000.00 I ever spent.
I compared the first gear of the turbo 350 at about 2.50 ratio. The TKO trans I bought was 3.27. I went to the Kiesler engineering site and they had a chart for comparison. This ratio change gave me the first gear ratio comparable to a 4.56 rear end. This has totally changed my burn out ability like never before. Some will say it requires too much shifting, just start out in second gear I say.
Now when you get to the over drive, no comparison..... I was at 2200 rpm around 65 mph before. Now at 2200 rpm I'm around 90 mph.
What I'm saying is... the range of the 5 speed trans transforms the 3.50 rear end to a great drag rear then to a great highway gear. You should be pleased with your choice.
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