Question of the day (gears)

[gene94@verizon.]

Just got my cobra has 2.75 gears it has a little worked 302 with a c4 trans
Thinking about going with 3.55 gears what do you think??

[BMK]

I'm running 3.55 with 15" wheels and Goodrich TA's. Toploader box that has a 1:1 topgear. Engine runs at 2650rpm at 60mph/100kph.

The first gear is ideal in traffic. The c4 would obviously handle the ratio and you may need to look at the torque converter and what the stall is.

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The lighter right foot would see little or no wheel spin, but you would need to watch accelerating in anger as you may end up with consirerable wheel spin.

As a novice here, I'm basing this on my '66 Mustang that has exactly your set up with 3.55 centre, the converter was a 2500rpm stall.

I'm sure if you place more details on tire/tyre size, converter details etc. you will get a more informed answer.



In the interim my $0.02 cents worth..

[gene94@verizon.]

Hi
Have 255 tires with 1900 stall

[Jerry Clayton]

A 355 would probably be a little steep without a overdrive--you'll be turning a lot of rpm on the road and it will be loud

Drive the car for a while--you'll probably like what you have

Jerry