The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

bschulze · 03-11-2024, 05:20 PM

OK, please visulize a 1953 V8 with 3-3/8 x 4 inch, triple 97's on an Offy in a 1928 model A pick up.

Low profile tires, 16 inch spokes. An isky 3/4 cam also.

An S10 5 speed with a high gear .87 overdrive. I'm putting a 9 inch Ford rear end in it.

I have a chance to buy a 3.25/1, 9 inch drop out gear set for $200 out of a F150. Do you think the 3.25 would be too high a ratio for just bopping around town and and highway travel to get there??

I would appreciate your experiances shared.

Thank you,
Bob Schulze, Council Bluffs, Iowa

03-11-2024, 05:20 PM	#1
bschulze Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 18	Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ?? OK, please visulize a 1953 V8 with 3-3/8 x 4 inch, triple 97's on an Offy in a 1928 model A pick up. Low profile tires, 16 inch spokes. An isky 3/4 cam also. An S10 5 speed with a high gear .87 overdrive. I'm putting a 9 inch Ford rear end in it. I have a chance to buy a 3.25/1, 9 inch drop out gear set for $200 out of a F150. Do you think the 3.25 would be too high a ratio for just bopping around town and and highway travel to get there?? I would appreciate your experiances shared. Thank you, Bob Schulze, Council Bluffs, Iowa