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TerryH · 06-14-2017, 10:29 AM

I also have a 1930 Town Sedan, with the 5.5 HC head, along with the Mitchell 26%, and stock 3.78 rear end. Have had this combo for over 10 years now, and I feel it is ideal for most uses. I drive S. California freeways frequently, so being able to cruise easily at 60-65 is very nice. But I also drive surface streets quite a bit, and like the response this combo gives. I personally feel the 36% would be too high for my liking and would not yield much, unless, like Tom Endy said, you have added more power than the HC alone head provides.

06-14-2017, 10:29 AM	#7
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Another Mitchell Overdrive question - 26% or 36%? I also have a 1930 Town Sedan, with the 5.5 HC head, along with the Mitchell 26%, and stock 3.78 rear end. Have had this combo for over 10 years now, and I feel it is ideal for most uses. I drive S. California freeways frequently, so being able to cruise easily at 60-65 is very nice. But I also drive surface streets quite a bit, and like the response this combo gives. I personally feel the 36% would be too high for my liking and would not yield much, unless, like Tom Endy said, you have added more power than the HC alone head provides.