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yukonjohn · 11-08-2019, 08:56 PM

Acouple of years ago I purchased a 1950 club coupe. Highway speed was slow (cruise about 45). I pulled the rear end and found 4.10 gearing. I got on the (now defunct) Shoebox Central forum and was told the proper gearing for the 8BA with standard transmission. I failed to write down what it was. Anyway, I changed it and my highway speed only increased about 5 MPH. The number 3.73 stands out in my old memory. Does that sound right? It has 15" wheels and the speedo reads too fast. Could this car have had an overdrive tranny that was switched out? I need to cruise faster than 50 on state roads or get run over. Is there a recommended ratio from anyone? Thanks, John

11-08-2019, 08:56 PM	#1
yukonjohn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 2	proper gearing Acouple of years ago I purchased a 1950 club coupe. Highway speed was slow (cruise about 45). I pulled the rear end and found 4.10 gearing. I got on the (now defunct) Shoebox Central forum and was told the proper gearing for the 8BA with standard transmission. I failed to write down what it was. Anyway, I changed it and my highway speed only increased about 5 MPH. The number 3.73 stands out in my old memory. Does that sound right? It has 15" wheels and the speedo reads too fast. Could this car have had an overdrive tranny that was switched out? I need to cruise faster than 50 on state roads or get run over. Is there a recommended ratio from anyone? Thanks, John