[RICK LAKE]

wideglidejoe Joe you are running a stroker FE motor, Is it a low end or high rpm motor? (power range). What 1st gear are you looking at? With the weight of the car and rough power guess, the 3.20's -3.40's would be a good all around ration for the rearend. 1st gear should be in the 2.80's. I have a stroker 482 and 2 transmissions. A 3.31 rearend is nice for all around running. The 1 trans is overdrived with .78. I have a torque motor and low rpm range. Car cruises at 70 without and lugging. 3.08 may be too low unless you have low end power. The other thing is 1st gear in the trans, if it's anything over 3.00 ratio you will never use it. I have this issue with both trannies. One has a 3.25 1st and the other is a 3.05. IMO a 3.08 ratio is only good with a low end torque motor and a 4 spd or a 5 spd with a high 5th gear ratio in the .80's. I am changing to a lower first gear in my 5 speed, 2.78-2.65. Rick L.