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Originally Posted by alanwoodieman
I have found most 36/35's have 4:11 ratio rear axles and that does limit speed. I installed 3:78 gears/Ted's floaters in a 36 sedan recently and it feels comfortable at 55/60. Did a 35 with 3:54 gears, hydraulic brake conversion (40 axles) and it runs @ 65 real easy but I think that is too fast for me
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I agree... my '36 has a 4:11 and it "feels" very good at 50 - 55. It stops well from that speed too. After 55, the engine is "working". I am in the process of installing a Columbia that will reduce the RPM's significantly.
Safety? I doubt I'll go any faster than 55 even with the OD. Although the car stops well and steers very well (chassis is restored) there are still the idiots in their BMW's that have to pull directly in front of you and slam the brakes on to turn in 100'.
1936 technology, regardless of condition, can't steer around those guys or "lock em up" quickly enough.