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tubman · 03-29-2021, 10:17 PM

My '51 Coupe with a manual transmission (no overdrive) came from the factory with a 3.55 (it was built at the St Paul plant for use in the flatlands of the midwest.) I believe that there are 3.23's available for the automatic cars, depending on which plant they came from. While I can run 70 on the freeway all day with no problems, I find myself trying to "grab another gear" every once in a while. Since I have a reasonably strong Merc in the car now, my plan is to add an OD this summer and keep the 3.55's.

03-29-2021, 10:17 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,633	Re: 1951 Victoria rear ring/pinion replacement My '51 Coupe with a manual transmission (no overdrive) came from the factory with a 3.55 (it was built at the St Paul plant for use in the flatlands of the midwest.) I believe that there are 3.23's available for the automatic cars, depending on which plant they came from. While I can run 70 on the freeway all day with no problems, I find myself trying to "grab another gear" every once in a while. Since I have a reasonably strong Merc in the car now, my plan is to add an OD this summer and keep the 3.55's.