Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions

[Clint Hooper]

I'm running 4.11 cogs in back. In 4th gear at 70mph,I'm seeing 4,000rpm. In 5th,3,000rpm. And,in 6th,2,000rpm. These numbers are with a 26" diameter 335/35/17 tire. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Menchey I think 4.10 are a tad too steep for me,I like to go on a cruise and not have the engine whine that high at cruise speed.But your car,ya can do what floats your boat.   Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Ellis I agree. I've got 3.42s and I'm changing them out this winter for 4.10s... ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Menchey To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions Yep I know that,just think the 3:73's will give it more zip through first and second,that is if I still want to race. Thanks Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Lessenberry To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions You do realize that a 4 speed will not change the engine speed don't you?   4th gear is 1:1 just like 3rd is 1:1 in the automatic.  You'll have to get a 5 speed to have an overdrive. BillL At 08:29 AM 11/2/2005, you wrote: I was using the stock 3:21..350 with auto..then I had the engine built to around 425 hp and installed a 3:73 so I could drag race every so often..I was thinking of going back to the 3:21 cuz I get tired of hearing the engine whine but now I am thinking of switching to a 4 sp so the gears I have in it will be fine.   Ron