Jenkins vs Stahl

Frank Castros · 04-28-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I would say more the clutch as most everyone ran the Super Stock Springs and pinion bumpers back then, I suspect the 2.14 may be a misprint. There was a close ratio gear set back then with a 2.44 low that at least all the factory cars could get. I would think the expense to have a custom gear set made would be pretty substantial.

The caption stated that it was a "road racing" transmission that I suspect Chrysler provided to him.

Lyn Smith · 04-28-2021, 08:36 PM

Yes the lower first gear ratios was a trick both the Grump and Jere used to combat tire spin. The Grump had a custom 2;30 something first gear made for his Muncie trans. He sent gearsets overseas to be custom welded to come up with those ratios.

04-28-2021, 08:36 PM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,205 Likes: 286 Liked 986 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Jenkins vs Stahl Yes the lower first gear ratios was a trick both the Grump and Jere used to combat tire spin. The Grump had a custom 2;30 something first gear made for his Muncie trans. He sent gearsets overseas to be custom welded to come up with those ratios.