[wideglidejoe]

Marty, thanks for the info, I'll look them up.

Vector1, I would like to keep my alum center section, as it already has LS, but just change the gears, but thanks for the offer! You stated "I do have a 3.73 gear in another car with the .82 od and i like the combination." What engine is in front of it? Another roadster, or another body style? Interesting that you like it! I've not driven mine yet, but with a FE 428 (4.25" stroker, now 445"), I'm just afraid my first gear (2.87 in TKO 600) will be useless?!?!?

Rick L, it's 445" (Scat 4.25 crank w/Probe forged pistons & I-rods), stock out of the box Edel Perf RPM heads and intake, 10.1:1 CR, full MSD, Holley carb (I have both 770 & 870 Avengers), and a Comp Cam 294H hydr flat tappet. With the long stroke, I'm not planning on high RPM's; probably limit it to 6,000 or 6,200. First gear in a TKO 600 is a 2.87 if I'm not mistaken. Another reason to go TKO 600 (w/.82 5th) over the 500.

From your comments, sounds like 3.27 is what I need.

Thanks to all for you insight!
Joe