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Bob Bidonde · 07-16-2022, 10:25 AM

I would like to hear from "A" drivers with experiences in this matter.

I have a Model "B" engine with a touring camshaft and a 6:1 hi-compression cylinder head. Each year my wife & I do a long distance tour into the New England Area using the interstate highways. My goal is to cruise at 55 MPH with a lower engine RPM than stock.

My concern is the engine's torque or in other words, am I sacrificing my "A's" ability to drive around town and keep up with traffic if I install 3,27 or 3.54 gears?

Here are the various RPMs at 55 MPH: 3.27:1 - 2013; 3.54:1 - 2200; 3.78:1 - 2354.

07-16-2022, 10:25 AM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,113	Experiences With 3.27 & 3.54 Gears I would like to hear from "A" drivers with experiences in this matter. I have a Model "B" engine with a touring camshaft and a 6:1 hi-compression cylinder head. Each year my wife & I do a long distance tour into the New England Area using the interstate highways. My goal is to cruise at 55 MPH with a lower engine RPM than stock. My concern is the engine's torque or in other words, am I sacrificing my "A's" ability to drive around town and keep up with traffic if I install 3,27 or 3.54 gears? Here are the various RPMs at 55 MPH: 3.27:1 - 2013; 3.54:1 - 2200; 3.78:1 - 2354. __________________ Bob Bidonde