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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2020, 05:32 PM
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Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

I want to give a HUGE thank you to V8COOPMAN for all his help and amazing amount of knowledge! Thank you Dick!! So after careful consideration and talking with a bunch of people, I think it's safe,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2020, 06:53 AM
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Views: 3,742
Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

Went for a ride yesterday & here's what I have for engine rpm and mph:

So the cars sweet spot is 2100-2500 rpm. 2300rpm/60mph is perfect which is where I usually drive. When I go slower with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2020, 09:45 AM
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Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

Thank you Terry! That translates very well!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2020, 07:30 AM
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Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

V8COOPMAN Thank you for the wealth of knowledge!! Let me tell you what I have.
The video shows me running from 1st to 3rd gears. Here's my gears:
1st 4.03
2nd 2.37
3rd 1.49
4th 1.00
5th 0.76...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,742
Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

Thanks JSeery, you always have great info!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 20
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Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

Thanks to everyone that responded!

Cadil1ac512-That sounds like a feasible idea and probably the cheapest! I'll definitely explore that a little more. Thanks

clo-I have to stick with what I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,742
Posted By jrvariel48
Re: Gear ratio's and final drives

Here's video of what the gauges are doing from 1st to 3rd gears

https://youtu.be/hLhduoRgSDM
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,742
Posted By jrvariel48
Gear ratio's and final drives

Is there a calculation to find out how a rear ratio affects transmission gearing?
Let's say my 1st gear is a 4.03 and my rear ratio is a 3.25. If I were to change the rear ratio to a 3.50, how would...
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