[TerryH]

Another thing to remember.....higher rear end gearing will allow higher cruising speeds, but at the cost of slower acceleration, especially in town. I’ve tried leaving my Mitchell in high range and driving it around town, and even with the 5.5 HC head, acceleration was definitely slower, and in surface street driving that I do, with lots of stop signs and lights, better acceleration is appreciated. One of the benefits of the OD is it gives you the option of the original gearing or OD....you aren’t stuck with one or the other....