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LVPhotos · 03-11-2014, 10:05 PM

I had the original 283 / 3 speed with 3.73s and 28" tires(275/60/15) and could let both tires go in first or second. Then dropped in the t5 with .67 od and still had plenty of go with 20+ MPG cruise at 55. Now with 406 cui and 425+ of torque and 28.5"(295/45/18) it's in the sweet spot 75 and 2000rpm in 5th. Close to 3000 in 1:1 So anything over stock is gravy.

03-11-2014, 10:05 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Torque within a usable range of Speeds I had the original 283 / 3 speed with 3.73s and 28" tires(275/60/15) and could let both tires go in first or second. Then dropped in the t5 with .67 od and still had plenty of go with 20+ MPG cruise at 55. Now with 406 cui and 425+ of torque and 28.5"(295/45/18) it's in the sweet spot 75 and 2000rpm in 5th. Close to 3000 in 1:1 So anything over stock is gravy. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081