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04-28-2023, 03:38 PM | #1 |
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Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
Hey Guys! What rear axle gear ratios were available from Ford in a 1948 V8 convertible? Thanks in advance! - F F
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04-28-2023, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
I dont know all the ratios, BUT ,I have a 4,44-1 that is in great condition for free if any one wants it.
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
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If I'm not mistaken, the 3:78 was the standard, the 4:11 being optional.
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
Also 3.54.
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04-29-2023, 11:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
Columbia ratios? 4:44 and ?? Newc
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05-01-2023, 01:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
Why was the 4:11 an option. for trucks; half ton, one ton?(Tudor, Fordor for those with 'extended family' and a full trunk) . . . thank you!
I once bought a '36 half-ton not thinking about the gear ratio. At that time I had no idea about gear ratios; that they existed. I soon learned. This '36 had a 4:11. I peeled through ads; found a 3:78. WOW! Great in town, great on the country roads! |
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
For whatever it's worth... My 47 (convert, heavy) came with 3.54. A buddy's 48 Merc (convert) came with 4.11. In my opinion, my 47 with 3.54 was a slug around town. I 'hotted up' the engine, then it was more drivable. The 48 Merc was good at the stoplight, but ng on the road. We changed the 48 to 3.78 with a Columbia. With the 3.78, it was much more friendly to drive. Never did hook up the Columbia, but, at least it's there for some future day...
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05-03-2023, 09:18 AM | #10 |
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
Another option would be to keep the 3.54 and go with the wide ratio (29 tooth cluster) transmission. It is about 10% lower in first and second thus acting like a 3.78/standard ratio in those gears.
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Re: Available rear axle ratios in 1948 V8 car....
If you are going with a 3.54 rear end use these transmission gears. I have this set up in a '47 tudor and it's great driving, anywhere.
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Again, for whatever it's worth, my 47 came with the 29 cluster already installed. (as well as the 3.54 already mentioned.)
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