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Deuce Man · 08-19-2015, 08:47 AM

My "new to me" 46 business coupe is coming along nicely with some upgrades and TLC from me. This is a very nice car that has had three owners in the last five years and a lot of work on it by most of them. Tracking down the history of exactly what was done, and by who is a little bit of a challenge. At the moment I am focusing on the rear end gear ratio. This car has what I think is a 40 rear. I came to this conclusion by the spacing of the upper spring pins, which are 46 1/2 inches. Now my delima, I want a higher ratio in the rear. I see gears available from various sources. Are there good and bad gears? What supplier sells the best? Thanks Rich

08-19-2015, 08:47 AM	#1
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	46 ring and pinion My "new to me" 46 business coupe is coming along nicely with some upgrades and TLC from me. This is a very nice car that has had three owners in the last five years and a lot of work on it by most of them. Tracking down the history of exactly what was done, and by who is a little bit of a challenge. At the moment I am focusing on the rear end gear ratio. This car has what I think is a 40 rear. I came to this conclusion by the spacing of the upper spring pins, which are 46 1/2 inches. Now my delima, I want a higher ratio in the rear. I see gears available from various sources. Are there good and bad gears? What supplier sells the best? Thanks Rich