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    Which gear ratio to run?

    I'm going to order my gears for my shoebox and not sure which gears to get. I am thinking 3.25 or 3.40. Mild 302 with a t5 and 26-3/4" tires. I want just a cruiser, so off the line is not critical. I figured I could find some kind of calculator online. What would you guys pick?

    CN
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    • #3
      What rear end is this? With those tires, I would suggest 3.73s.

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      • #4
        8" from a maverick

        CN

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        • #5
          This is only going to be a cruiser. No track use. I want to drive it out of town for shows, so I think a taller gear would be better. Was also thinking 3.55.

          CN

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          • #6
            Originally posted by CyaNide View Post
            This is only going to be a cruiser. No track use. I want to drive it out of town for shows, so I think a taller gear would be better. Was also thinking 3.55.

            CN
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            • #7
              i would like a .55 or close for your usage
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              • #8
                Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
                i would like a .55 or close for your usage
                Agreed
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                • #9
                  x5 in the .55

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                  • #10
                    Another vote for 3:55.
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                    • #11
                      order a motive gear set for it, who's setting it up?
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                      • #12
                        3.55 in my '66 coupe with a 302/8"/ t-5.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
                          order a motive gear set for it, who's setting it up?
                          Give me a good deal and I will let you. I also need a posi for it. It has a peg leg in it now.

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                          • #14
                            Anything from a 3.23 to a 3.55 would be appropriate. Any more would be for drag racing and wouldn't be a lot of fun on the road, and might keep the secondaries tipped open at speed. Anything less would feel lazy, and if you have a mild cam, might keep it chugging along in overdrive.
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                            • #15
                              Are 373 gears a general all around gear or would 355's be a better choice

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