Re: Rear gear question
 

As I stated in post #5

Re: Rear gear question
 

So...
Stupid me is going to throw this out there...

Peak torque is at 5300...
It makes plenty good torque for a 3.75" stroke...
If it falls to 6200 at the gear change I'm going to say you're leaving some power on the table...
I would think if you send dyno sheets to someone like Coan, they could dial you in...
May find you can tighten it a bit?

I think maybe play with the shift point...
As in higher... 7200? maybe more...
See where it slows down...

More gear would help, as would a 3 speed...
If it crosses 72+ it really doesn't matter if the motor doesn't self disassemble...
(don't know the parts or build)
I see things I might try if it were mine...

Depends on your budget really, converters/transmissions aren't cheap these days...

Any way just a few thoughts from a dumb ol' Texas boy...
Maybe some of this helps...
Maybe it don't...
As they say... "Your mileage may vary"

Re: Rear gear question
 

Its a 440” LS with 4.125 stroke

Re: Rear gear question
 

Sorry... Thinking Chrysler...

So...Yeah, Think I'd experiment with shift point, doesn't cost anything, just time...
Still think more gear...
Converter...
There's stuff to try before springing for a trans...
Haven't tinkered with LS stuff...

Re: Rear gear question
 

There?s no question, more gear, higher shift, maybe a converter but not before real data via a data logged but not a 3 speed trans.

Re: Rear gear question
 

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Stan

Re: Rear gear question
 

Stan, what part of the TRUTH and the FACTS don't you like?:D

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I am still waiting for you to post something other than a vague generalized statement.

I don't know you, but from reading some of your other posts here, this does seem to be the way you roll.

Stan

Re: Rear gear question
 

and I'm still waiting for you to post photos and time slips of your car, rather than your theory and formulas.

Re: Rear gear question
 

In almost ever thread I have seen you post in, you have had a different opinion than everyone else posting. I will just let the readers of this thread decide which of us is shoveling s h i t.


Stan